$4,582 / item
H 34.65 in W 36.23 in D 35.44 in
Esko Pajamies 'Pele' armchair for Lepofinn Finland 1970
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Paris, IDF
Pele Chair by Esko Pajamies, This lounge chair was manufactured by the Finnish furniture company
Fabric, Wood
$2,585 / item
H 34.26 in W 35.44 in D 35.83 in
Esko Pajamies armchair model 'Pele' for Lepofinn Finland 1960 Signed
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Paris, IDF
Esko Pajamies 'Pele' armchair for Lepofinn Finland around 1960 Signed Wear due to age and use
Oak
$4,112 / item
H 33.86 in W 35.04 in D 35.44 in
Scandinavian Lounge Chairs model 'Pele' by Esko Pajamies
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Karlstad, SE
Finnish lounge chairs, model 'Pele' by Esko Pajamies for Lepokalusto, Finland. This is Pajamies
Leather, Oak
$13,000 / set
H 34.65 in W 36.23 in D 37.01 in
Pair of “Pele” Lounge Chairs by Esko Pajamies for Lepokalusto, Finland 1970s
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare pair of “Pele” lounge chairs by Finnish designer Esko Pajamies is, without a doubt, his
Fabric, Wood
Esko Pajamies Pele Lounge Chairs, Finland
By Esko Pajamies
Located in San Francisco, CA
Esko Pajamies design Pele lounge chairs, Finland. Massive scale lounge chairs with impressive
Leather, Pine
Sold
H 34.65 in W 35.24 in D 37.01 in
“Pele” Lounge Chair by Esko Pajamies for Lepokalusto, Finland, 1970s
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Utrecht, NL
Rare “Pele” lounge chair by Finnish designer Esko Pajamies, manufactured by the Finnish furniture
Bouclé, Oak
Sold
H 34.65 in W 35.24 in D 37.01 in
“Pele” Lounge Chair by Esko Pajamies for Lepokalusto, Finland, 1970s
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare “Pele” lounge chair by Finnish designer Esko Pajamies is, without a doubt, his most
Fabric, Wood
Esko Pajamies, 1970's lounge chair Pele for Lepokalustokalusto
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the Esko Pajamies lounge chair Pele, an iconic piece of 1970's design for the
Pine
Pair of Esko Pajamies 'Pele' Lounge Chairs, 1970
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bold, oversized pair of 'Pele' lounge chairs by Esko Pajamies for Lepokalusto, Finland, lacquered
Upholstery, Pine
Sold
H 34.65 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Scandinavian Lounge Chair Esko Pajamies “Pele” for Lepokalusto, Finland, 1970s
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
1970s. The “Pele” lounge chair by Finnish designer Esko Pajamies isa very rare piece, and without a
Suede, Oak
$6,110Sale Price|48% Off
H 25.6 in W 118.12 in D 15.75 in
Modern 24-Legged Bookcase by MAJJ Studio, Hand-Crafted Walnut, Turkey
By MAJJ STUDIO
Located in Istanbul, Kağıthane
24-Legged Bookcase can be located at various places in interiors according to usage. The size of the bookcase can be extended by adding modules. Each module is 150 cm length. The boo...
Walnut
Shroom Rattan Pencil Reed Table Lamp Mid Century Modern
Located in Oxford, GB
Illuminate your space with elegance and artistry with this mid century modern style pencil reed rattan table lamp. Handcrafted with a beautiful structural shroom shape and accented w...
Rattan
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$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
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$2,501 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
$658Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$4,670 / set
H 43.31 in W 13.78 in D 15.75 in
Set of Three Sculptural solid Oak Bar Stools with Merino Wool seats France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Pierre Chapo, Rudolf Steiner, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Den Haag, NL
Set of Three Sculptural solid Oak bar stools with Merino Wool seats france 1960’s
Wool, Oak
Pair of c. 1960's Scandinavian leather lounge chairs
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Experience the timeless elegance of Scandinavian design with this exquisite pair of c. 1960's leather lounge chairs, most probably of Norwegian origin. These stunning pieces feature ...
Steel
$26,000
H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Brass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$19,861 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
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.