$4,995 / set
H 29 in W 26.5 in D 19.5 in
Scandinavian Modern Erik Magnussen Z Down Folding Chairs by Torben Orskov, Pair
By Torben Orskov, Erik Magnussen
Located in Topeka, KS
Impressive vintage Scandinavian Modern Erik Magnussen Z Down folding chairs by Torben Orzkov in
Metal, Chrome
$1,800
H 29 in W 26.5 in D 19.5 in
Erik Magnussen “Z-Down” Folding Lounge Chair for Torben Orskov, 1960s
By Erik Magnussen
Located in Skokie, IL
Erik Magnussen early production “Z-Down” folding lounge chair, Denmark, 1960s. Additional
Steel
$4,839 / item
H 25.6 in W 28.75 in D 20.48 in
Erik Magnussen Z Easy Chairs Produced by Torben Ørskov in Denmark
By Erik Magnussen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of Z easy chairs designed by Erik Magnussen. Produced by Torben Ørskov in Denmark.
Steel
$4,600
H 28 in W 28 in D 21 in
Scandinavian Modern Leather "Z Down" Chair By Erik Magnussen For Torben Ørskov
By Erik Magnussen, Torben Orskov
Located in Brooklyn, NY
in 1968 by Erik Magnussen. It was then produced throughout the 1970s by the Danish manufacturer
Steel, Chrome
$9,377 / set
H 30.52 in W 26.97 in D 22.05 in
Erik Magnussen Pair of Z Down Lounge Chairs for Torben Ørskov Denmark, 1960s
By Erik Magnussen, Torben Orskov
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Mid-Century Modern Z Down lounge chairs. Design by Erik Magnussen for
Chrome
$9,437 / set
H 25.6 in W 28.75 in D 20.48 in
Four Z-Down folding lounge chairs and table by Erik Magnussen, Torben Ørskov
By Erik Magnussen, Torben Orskov
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Rare set of four folding lounge chairs by Erik Magnussen, made of brown lacquered tubular steel
Travertine, Steel
Unavailable
H 25.6 in W 28.75 in D 20.48 in
Z-Down folding chair by Erik Magnussen produced by Torben Ørskov, Denmark
By Torben Orskov, Erik Magnussen
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Z-Down folding chair by Erik Magnussen, produced by Torben Ørskov in Denmark in 1968. Dark brown
Metal, Chrome
Erik Magnussen Z Down Chair Manufactured by Torben Ørskov
By Erik Magnussen
Located in Valby, 84
Erik Magnussen Z down chair manufactured by Torben Ørskov, the chair is made in chromed steel tubes
Steel
Sold
H 29.14 in W 27.17 in D 24.81 in
Erik Magnussen Z Down Folding Chair in Cognac Leather for Torben Ørskov Denmark
By Erik Magnussen, Torben Orskov
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Erik Magnussen Z Down folding lounge chair for Torben Ørskov, Denmark, 1960s. Clever design with a
Metal
Erik Magnussen Z Easy Chairs by Torben Ørskov in Denmark
By Erik Magnussen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of Z easy chairs designed by Erik Magnussen. Produced by Torben Ørskov in Denmark.
Chrome
Sold
H 28.75 in W 28.35 in D 23.63 in
Erik Magnussen “Z-down” Mid-Century Leather & Steel Lounge Chair
Located in London, GB
A scarce leather lounge chair by Erik Magnussen for Torben Ørskov. Denmark, c1968. Original
Leather
Erik Magnussen, "Z-Down" Chair in Metal and Leather, 1968
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. Cantilever chair without back leg. Danish work realized in 1968. Erik Magnussen (1940- ) is a Danish
Metal
Sold
H 28.75 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
Folding Canvas and Chrome Tubular ‘Z’ Chair by Erik Magnussen, c.1960
By Erik Magnussen
Located in Surbiton, GB
Early model Z-chair designed by Danish designer Erik Magnussen. This item was produced in 1960s for
Steel, Chrome
Erik Magnussen Leather Z Easy Lounge Chairs c1960s Denmark
By Erik Magnussen, Torben Orskov
Located in Oakland, CA
Absolutely fantastic pair of easy lounge chairs with original thick saddle leather seat and seat back. Amazing patina on the leather. These would be a dark brown leather. Incredibly ...
Chrome
Sold
H 26.78 in W 22.84 in D 26.78 in
Pair of Erik Magnussen Red Z Easy Chairs Torben Ørskov, Denmark, 1960s
By Erik Magnussen, Torben Orskov
Located in Camden, ME
Rare pair of Z easy chairs designed by Erik Magnussen. Produced by Torben Ørskov in Denmark c. 1968
Steel
Erik Magnussen Z Easy Chair
By Erik Magnussen, Torben Orskov
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Erik Magnussen Z easy chair.
Metal
Sold
H 28.35 in W 29.14 in D 23.63 in
Erik Magnussen Z Folding Chairs in Green w new Belgian Linen, Bieffeplast 1965
By Erik Magnussen, Torben Orskov, Bieffeplast
Located in Melbourne, AU
Two rare Magnussen chairs in wonderful color and condition. Original labels intact. They are the
Metal
Pair of Folding Z-Down Lounge Chairs by Erik Magnussen
By Erik Magnussen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of folding Z-down lounge chairs by Erik Magnussen in red lacquered tubular steel frames with
Steel
Sold
H 27.17 in W 28.75 in D 20.87 in
Erik Magnussen Pair of 'Z' Folding Lounge Chairs in Cognac Leather
By Erik Magnussen, Torben Orskov
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Erik Magnussen for Torben Ørskov, pair of 'Z' easy chairs, leather and chromed steel, Denmark
Steel, Chrome
Z-Down Chair by Erik Magnusson
By Erik Magnussen, Engelbrechts
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folding steel tube frame. Thick black leather seat and back. Manufactured in Denmark by Engelbrechts. High quality production.
Steel, Chrome
Erik Magnussen "Z-Down" Lounge Chair in Brown Leather
By Erik Magnussen
Located in Chicago, IL
Folding steel tube frame. Thick black leather seat and back. Manufactured in Denmark by Engelbrechts. High quality production.
Chrome
Danish, Leather "Z-Down" Chair by Erik Magnussen
By Erik Magnussen
Located in Stockholm, Sweden
The great "Z-Down" chair designed in the 1960s by Danish Erik Magnussen. Collapsible lounge chair
Chrome
Sold
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in L 29.53 in
1960s, Very Rare Model Z Folding Chair by Erik Magnussen for Torben Orskov
By Erik Magnussen
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Very unique and rare museum quality piece of Erik Magnussen. Early model Z-chair. This item was
Chrome, Metal
Erik Magnussen Black Leather "Z" Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Erik Magnussen Black Leather "Z" Chair. Erik Magnussen for Torben Orskov & Co. This chair folds
Chrome
Pair of Eric Magnussen "Z" Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Erik Magnussen Brown Leather "Z" Chairs. Erik Magnussen for Torben Orskov & Co. This pair
Chrome
Erik Magnussen – Z-Down – Folding Chair – Torben Ørskov
By Erik Magnussen
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
This ultra rare chair is called Z-Down and is designed by Erik Magnussen for Torben Ørskov. Denmark
Leather
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$1,680Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 4.02 in Dm 6.07 in
Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Modernist Desk Box Round Covered Dish In silver
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Round covered dish designed by Hermes. This is a very beautiful and highly decorative piece, created in Paris France by the luxury house of Hermes, back in the 1960. This useful des...
Silver
Unavailable|$4,400 / set
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 22.84 in
Gae Aulenti for Zanotta Set of Four 'April' Chairs in Original Leather
By Gae Aulenti, Zanotta
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gae Aulenti for Zanotta, set of four 'April' folding armchairs, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, saddle leather, Italy, 1964 Gae Aulenti revolutionized the traditional notion of the d...
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Sold|$6,750
H 10.63 in W 91.74 in D 29.93 in
Charlotte Perriand "Tokyo" Bench with Cushions by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Dronten, NL
Envisioned in Tokyo in 1953 by Charlotte Perriand and still remarkably relevant today, this modular piece can be used as a low coffee table, bench, or – with cushions – as a sofa. Th...
Fabric, Oak
Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing Danish modern teak lounge chairs designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig in Denmark, circa 1960s. These chairs are truly stunning! The solid handcrafted teak frame is expertly ...
Brass
$3,750 / item
H 36 in Dm 32.5 in
Glossy Cream Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut o...
Brass
$5,000
H 26.38 in W 27.96 in D 25.99 in
Vico Magistretti 930 "Carimate" Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1960
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti 930 "Carimate" lounge chair for Cassina, red-lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960. The 930 "Carimate" easy chair was created for the club house of 'Carimate's...
Straw, Wood
1970s Vintage Ercol Love Seat Bench
By Ercol
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
The Ercol loveseat is a representative of UK modernity and is still a popular brand founded by designer Lucian R. Ercolani in 1920. The smooth form of the seat, made of hard, bend-re...
Beech, Elm
$4,750
H 30 in W 78 in D 39 in
1970s Postmodern Cipollino Ondulato Marble Dining Table with Channeled Edge
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful beautiful beautiful. My favorite marble in tones of blush black and ivory. Gorgeous veining on this particular table. The top floats on two triangular channeled bases.
Marble
Unavailable|$9,700
H 74.02 in W 136.23 in D 24.81 in
Large Italian Mirrored Wardrobe in Walnut with Mirror Panels
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wardrobe, walnut burl and veneer, mirrored glass, glass, brass, Italy, 1950s A beautiful and luxurious Italian wardrobe or very large cabinet. With its seven doors this wardrobe has...
Brass
$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 7.25 in W 4.5 in D 6.25 in
Jonas Bohlin 'Oxid' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Wall Light for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB, Jonas Bohlin
Located in Glendale, CA
Jonas Bohlin 'Oxid' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Wall Light for Örsjö. Executed in richly patinated metal with an opaline glass diffuser. An incredibly refined and clean geometric design...
Metal
Pierre Paulin F598 Groovy Armchair for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in The Hague, NL
Groovy lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin in 1972 and manufactured for Artifort, Holland. Model No: F598, or also known as "M" chair. Chair has been newly reupholstered in green ...
Metal
$4,196Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 32 in W 40 in D 36 in
George Nelson For Herman Miller First Generation Coconut Chair and Ottoman
By George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
The Coconut chair was designed in 1955 by the American architect, industrial designer, author, editor and teacher George Nelson. Unlike the later editions, the first generation has a...
Metal
$6,948
H 31.5 in W 63 in D 30.71 in
Rare Arne Norell Ilona Sofa in Original Green Leather, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original two-seat Arne Norell Ilona sofa in original patinated green leather. Made by Norell Mobler in Sweden. In very good vintage condition with minor signs of use and wear rela...
Brass
$3,300 / set
H 37.8 in W 26.19 in D 28.75 in
Robert Haussmann for De Sede Pair of Armchairs in Cognac Leather
By De Sede, Robert Haussmann
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Haussmann for De Sede, pair of armchairs, model 'RH-304', leather and steel, Switzerland, ca. 1950. This cantilevered pair of tufted chairs with leather padded armrests is d...
Steel
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.