$3,450
H 27.56 in W 64.97 in D 47.25 in
Arflex “Ribalta” Adjustable Daybed by Fabrizio Ballardini – Italian Versatility
By Fabricio Ballardini, Arflex
Located in Dronten, NL
Sculptural and highly functional “Ribalta” adjustable daybed, designed by Fabrizio Ballardini for
Steel
$5,734Sale Price / set|31% Off
H 32.29 in W 64.97 in D 47.25 in
1980, Fabrizio Ballardini for Arflex, 2 Couches Ribalta in Original Soft Fabric
By Fabricio Ballardini, Arflex
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Metal
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H 38.59 in W 25.99 in D 23.63 in
Fabrizio Ballardini and Lucio Costanzi San Siro armchair, Italy, 1995
Located in Paris, FR
Fabrizio Ballardini and Lucio Costanzi San Siro armchair, Bernini, Carate, Brianza éditeur, Italy
Metal
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H 28.35 in W 64.97 in D 47.25 in
Ribalta modular sofa by Fabrizio Ballardini Arflex, Italy, 1980s
By Arflex
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
"Ribalta" daybed-sofa by Fabrizio Ballardini, edited by Arflex Italy in the 1980s. This modular
Leather
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H 37.8 in W 25.6 in D 25.99 in
Italian modern blue ball armchair San Siro designed by Fabrizio Ballardini, 1995
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern blue ball armchair San Siro designed by Fabrizio Ballardini, 1995 Metal armchair
Metal
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H 28.35 in W 64.97 in D 47.25 in
Fabrizio Ballardini Ribalta Sofa and Daybed red-brown leather for Arflex Italy
By Arflex
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Ribalta sofa and daybed was designed by Fabrizio Ballardini for Arflex in the eighties. The
Steel
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H 24.81 in W 49.61 in D 49.61 in
1980, Fabrizio Ballardini, 2 (3?) Couches Ribcalta in Original Soft Terra Fabric
By Arflex
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Arflex couch Ribalta from designer Fabrizio Ballardini in the original very soft, suede like, terra
Steel
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H 24 in W 62 in D 48 in
Black Leather Articulating Corner Ribalta Daybed Sofa Forbicini for Arflex Italy
By Fabricio Ballardini, Arflex
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Fun designed black Leather articulating corner daybed sofa, Designed by Fabrizio Ballardini and
Aluminum
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H 15.75 in W 64.97 in D 47.25 in
Ribalta Leather Sofa, Designed by F. Ballardini and F. Forbicini, Arflex 1988
By Arflex
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Reclining leather sofa Ribalta from the 1990s, designed by Fabrizio Ballardini and Fulvio Forbicini
Metal
TRANSFORMABLE SOFA/ BENCH
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Transformable bench/sofa in top grain black leather by Fabrizio Ballardini. Produced by Arflex
Metal
Three-Seater Sofa 'Togo' by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful cognac colored aniline leather 3-seater from the "Togo" series, designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France, 1973. This piece has been professionally reupholstered a...
Leather
Ralph Lauren Academy Platinum Dinnerware, 4 Place Settings Set
By Ralph Lauren
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 (four) place settings in the academy platinum pattern by Ralph Lauren Home collection. Bone china. Signed. Imported, production period 1995-2002. Features a platinum/silv...
Porcelain
$1,695
H 15.75 in W 81.75 in D 36.75 in
1960s Cleopatra Daybed by A.R. Cordemeyer for Auping, Teak and Black Metal
By A.R. Cordemeijer, Auping
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cleopatra daybed by A.R. Cordemeyer combines sleek enameled metal with warm teak end caps and includes a new black mattress and cylindrical bolster. Developed in 1953 for Royal Aupin...
Metal
$20,362 / 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
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
$1,349Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.9 in W 37.41 in D 76.78 in
Rare Mid Century Dutch Design Daybed by A.R. Cordemeyer, 1950's
By André R. Cordemeyer, A.R. Cordemeijer
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Dick Cordemeyer was probably inspired by Jacques Hitier and Mathieu Mategot. The design is genius because there is no screw involved, the spiral fits into the legs by clamping. Manu...
Steel
Headboard with Nightstands in teak wood, France, 1960's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Headboard with nightstands in teak wood, France, 1960's. Headboard with two nightstands and two small shelves in veneered teak wood with space for a 135 cm wide bed.
Teak
$1,695
H 14.5 in W 77.75 in D 33 in
1960's "Cleopatra" Narrow Daybed with Red Mattress and Matching Bolster
By Auping, A.R. Cordemeijer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, 1960's Cleopatra narrow daybed by A.R. Cordemeijer with bone white painted wood ends and matching enameled metal frame. Manufactured by Royal Auping the Cleopatra divan ...
Metal
$88,602 / set
H 28.35 in Dm 46.07 in
Dining Set Designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining set designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929. Birch. Stamped. This rare dining set by the Finish design icon Alvar Aalto is characterised by the combination of...
Birch
$1,446Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.2 in W 78.75 in D 26.38 in
Postmodern Italian Sofa in Black Velvet and Steel by MDF Italia
By MDF Italia
Located in Milano, IT
Spectacular sofa produced by MDF Italy in black velvet and steel from the 90s.The sofa of MDF was made with precious materials.The beautiful velvet sofa has a very particular shape, ...
Metal
$1,928 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$16,739
H 32.29 in W 106.3 in D 82.68 in
Danish Design Minerva Sofa Set by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Teak, 1950
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Daverkosen
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Extremely rare & stunning! This fully original ''Minerva seating group'' by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen 1950. The design & luxurious feeling of this...
Chrome
Mid-Century Teak Sofa Bed with Storage Headboard, 1960s Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A versatile and functional example of Mid-Century design, this teak sofa bed offers both comfortable seating and convenient storage. Complete with a matching, detached headboard feat...
Teak, Upholstery
Sculptural Brazilian Modernist Sofa, Brazil, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-century cylindrical sofa, a masterpiece from Brazil circa 1970 by an unknown designer. The sofa features a unique hammock-like structure crafted from connected wooden slats, supp...
Leather, Fabric, Wood
70 S roche bobois bed with bed tables
By Roche Bobois
Located in PARIS, FR
Ensemble de lit roche bobois année 70 , comprenant le double lit , les tables de lit ,ainsi que les repose verre en inox modele tres rare et de tres bonne qualité tout en nubuck
Metal
$1,445Sale 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
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.