$4,500 / set
H 26 in W 28 in D 24 in
Pair of Warren Lloyd for Mastercraft Brass & White Fabric Empress Lounge Chairs
By Mastercraft, Warren Lloyd
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Warren Lloyd, these chairs were manufactured in Italy by Mastercraft, famous now for
Brass
$7,000
H 15.8 in W 19.75 in D 1 in
Pop Art Appropriation Print: Andy Warhol, Frank Stella, Roy Lichtenstein, SIGNED
By Richard Pettibone
Located in New York, NY
Warhol's Electric Chair, Frank Stella's Empress of India and Roy Lichtenstein's Spray) Silkscreen in colors
Screen, Pencil
Single Brass Asian Style "Empress" Chair by Mastercraft
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Single brass asian style "Empress" chair produced in Italy for Mastercraft furniture of Grand
Brass
Mastercraft Brass Horseshoe Lounge Chair
Located in Hanover, MA
Single solid lacquered brass Asian style "Empress" chair by Mastercraft. Produced in Italy
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H 26.75 in W 27.75 in D 25.75 in
Brass Lounge Chair by Charles Pengally for Mastercraft, c. 1970 Italy
By Charles Pengally, Mastercraft, Weiman/Warren Lloyd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in Italy label. This gorgeous empress chair by Mastercraft shares design cues with James Mont with
Brass
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H 26.5 in W 28 in D 26 in
Pair of Brass and Velvet Slipper Chairs by Mastercraft, circa 1970, Italy
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
empress chairs by Mastercraft shares design cues with James Mont with its asian influences, designed by
Brass
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H 29.75 in W 27.88 in D 26 in
Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Empress Lounge Chair by Pengelly, circa 1960s
By Charles Pengally, Mastercraft
Located in Peabody, MA
Brass Hollywood Regency lounge chair inspired by Chinese dynastic furniture, designed in the early
Brass
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H 36 in W 31 in D 28 in
Pair of Gilt Empire Style Swan Chairs After Jacob for the Empress Josephine
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of well carved and executed swan tub chairs in Empire style after Jacob. Carved white
Pair of Brass Asian Empress Style Armchairs by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of brass Asian Empress Style inspired curved armchairs produced in Italy for Mastercraft
Brass
Antique French Empire Style Gondola Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Birmingham, AL
French chairs, favored by Empress Josephine and used in her dressing room, will last a lifetime
Cherry
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H 27 in W 27.5 in D 24 in
Mastercraft Empress Asian Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Brass Lounge Chair
By Mastercraft
Located in Wayne, NJ
Horseshoe Empress chair by Mastercraft. Produced in Italy.
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H 26 in W 28 in D 24 in
Pair of Warren Lloyd for Mastercraft Brass & Pink Fabric 'Empress' Lounge Chairs
By Warren Lloyd, Mastercraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Warren Lloyd, these chairs were manufactured in Italy by Mastercraft, famous now for
Brass
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H 36 in W 31 in D 28 in
Empire Neoclassical Gilt Gondola chair, Empress Joséphine, Swans, Silk lounge
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Empire style gilt gondola chair after the iconic design (1803) by the Jacob Frères for Empress
Silk, Wood
Mastercraft Brass Empress Chairs-A Pair
By Mastercraft
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Mastercraft brass empress chairs. Chairs have been reupholstered in a rich green velvet
Brass
PAIR OF WICKER PEACOCK OR EMPRESS CHAIRS
Located in Geneva, IL
PAIR OF WICKER 1970S EMPRESS CHAIRS. GOOD SIZE - HEIGHT IS 4' 4" HIGH
Wicker, Paint
Pair of Very Old Chinese Emperor Chairs
Located in Wainscott, NY
Pair of Very Old Chinese Emperor and Empress Chairs with original custom seals, excellently carved
EMPRESS STYLE 1960S RATTAN CHAIR
Located in Geneva, IL
RATTAN AND WICKER WITH CANED SEAT - 1960S PEACOCK STYLE CHAIR. MOD LOOK GARDEN FURNITURE OR PATIO
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H 42 in W 21.5 in D 17.5 in
Antique Chinese Matriarch Empress Chair, Yun Nan Province, 19th Century
Located in SOMIS, CA
Presenting a rare Empress Chair from China's southern province of Yun Nan. Such a chair belonged to
Wood
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$11,960Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
$75,500 / set
H 87 in W 119 in D 18 in
Grand Mastercraft Designed Three Part Brass & Glass Vitrines or Curio Cabinets
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
Architecturally-inspired this breathtaking three part brass Curved China cabinet set by Mastercraft, inviting drama into any space. Dedicated to creating hand-constructed furnishings...
Brass
$16,850 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Big Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful lamps in Murano glass and brass, structured glass, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The wall lamps are composed of a brass structure fixed to the wall w...
Brass
$13,646 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Set of 6 Fine French 1950s Walnut Dining Chairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of six fine French Mid-Century solid walnut side chairs with a lattice back, in the manner of Jacques Adnet.
Fabric, Wood
$2,900
H 27 in W 27.5 in D 26 in
Hollywood Regency Italian Brass Barrel Back Lounge Chair by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Classic well built asian inspired lounge chair produced by Mastercraft in the early 1970s. It features a heavy brass framing with the original decorator fabric. Ready for use.
Brass
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$10,660 / item
H 33.47 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
Brutalist Black Leather Lounge Chair with Cast Brass Legs, Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
A commanding interpretation of Brutalist design, this sculptural lounge chair explores weight, proportion, and material contrast through a distinctly contemporary lens. Its bold, arc...
Brass
Pair of Mastercraft Brass Display Cabinets
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
Offered is a pair of Mastercraft vitrines with highly polished lacquered brass along with two main compartments: two adjustable glass shelves in the top section and one in the lower ...
Brass
$23,140
H 27.56 in Dm 118.12 in
Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1972. The sofa is manufactured by 'Roset' the company name of Ligne Roset prior to 1...
Metal
$19,770 / item
H 33.47 in W 82.68 in D 33.08 in
Brutalist Sculptural Shearling Sofa with Bronze and Brass Details, Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
A bold expression of Brutalist design softened by tactile luxury, this sculptural sofa embodies the evolving language of contemporary collectible furniture. Defined by its generous p...
Brass
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 28 in D 24 in
Mastercraft Asian Inspired Faux Bamboo Brass Lounge Chair, Mid-Century
By Mastercraft
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Asian-inspired Mastercraft modern lounge chair with brass frame and vintage cushions. The curved brass arms and back are faux bamboo, with horizontally scrolled handrests. Brass legs...
Brass
$4,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 26.5 in W 28 in D 26 in
Pair Mastercraft Asian Inspired Faux Bamboo Brass Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century
By Mastercraft
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair Asian-inspired Mastercraft modern lounge chairs with brass frame and vintage cushions. The curved brass arms and back are faux bamboo, with horizontally scrolled hand r...
Brass
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.
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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.
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