$6,652 / set
H 28.75 in W 31.11 in D 34.65 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Seating Set by Emilio Guarnacci and Felix Padovano
By Emilio Guarnacci, Felix Padovano
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Seating Set by Emilio Guarnacci and Felix Padovano for 1P, 1960s - Original Upholstery.
Fabric
$14,005Sale Price|25% Off
H 29.93 in W 74.81 in D 36.23 in
Rare Maja sofa by Emilio Guarnacci & Felix Padovano for 1P 1971
By Emilio Guarnacci, Felix Padovano
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Raro divano 3 posti modello Maja disegnato da Emilio Guarnacci e Felix Padovano per 1p industria chimica per l' arredamento nel 1971.
Steel
$17,507 / item
H 33.86 in W 76.38 in D 38.19 in
Nuava sofa designed by Emilio Guarnacci and Felix Padovano for 1P 1969
By Emilio Guarnacci, Felix Padovano
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Raro divano modello Nuava disegnato da Emilio Guarnacci e Felix Padovano per 1p industria chimica per l' arredamento nel 1969.
Wool, Linen, Wood
$8,170 / item
H 33.86 in W 37.41 in D 38.19 in
Nuava/Nuvola armchair designed by Emilio Guarnacci & Felix Padovano for 1P 1969
By Emilio Guarnacci, Felix Padovano
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Rara poltrona modello Nuava/Nuvola disegnata da Emilio Guarnacci e Felix Padovano per 1p industria chimica per l' arredamento nel 1969.
Wool, Linen, Wood
Unavailable
H 37.4 in W 32.68 in D 29.53 in
White Lounge Chairs by Emilio Guarnacci and Felix Padovano Pair
By Felix Padovano, Emilio Guarnacci
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning examples of 1960s Italian modernist furniture designed by Emilio Guarnacci and Felix Padovano. This chair was conceived as part of a revolutionary modular seating system tha...
Fabric, Foam
Sold
H 28.75 in W 34.65 in D 36.62 in
Pair of Rezia Lounge Chairs by Emilio Guarnacci and Felix Padovano for 1P, 1960s
By Felix Padovano, Emilio Guarnacci
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Rezia Lounge chairs by Emilio Guarnacci and Felix Padovano for 1P, 1960s New upholstery Italian design.
Fabric
Sold
H 29.93 in W 34.65 in D 36.23 in
Rare Maja armchair by Emilio Guarnacci & Felix Padovano for 1P 1971
By Felix Padovano, Emilio Guarnacci
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Rara poltrona modello Maja disegnata da Emilio Guarnacci e Felix Padovano per 1p industria chimica per l' arredamento nel 1971.
Coating
Sold
H 33.86 in W 37.41 in D 38.19 in
Nuava armchairs designed by Emilio Guarnacci & Felix Padovano for 1P 1969
By Felix Padovano, Emilio Guarnacci
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Coppia di poltrone modello Nuava disegnate da Emilio Guarnacci e Felix Padovano per 1p industria chimica per l' arredamento nel 1971.
Coating, Wool, Cotton
Sofa Nuava by Emilio Guarnacci, Felix Padovano for 1P, 1960s
By Pierluigi Spadolini, Emilio Guarnacci
Located in Milano, IT
Sofa designed by Paolo Felli - Emilio Guarnacci - Gianni Leonardini - Felix Padovano - Pierluigi Spadolini - Claudio Vagnoni, for the 1P production: Uno Pi - Industria Chimica per l'...
Velvet, Polyester
Sold
H 34 in W 37.25 in D 36.25 in
‘Nuvola’ Lounge Chair by Emilio Guarnacci & Felix Padovano for 1P Italy, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A ‘Nuvola’ lounge chair designed by Emilio Guarnacci and Felix Padovano for 1P Italy in the 1960s. This stately chair features sleek lines and soft curves; it was freshly reupholster...
Upholstery
Sold
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 37.41 in
Pair of Armchairs Nuava by Emilio Guarnacci, Felix Padovano for 1P, 1960s
By Pierluigi Spadolini, Emilio Guarnacci
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of midcentury armchairs designed by Paolo Felli - Emilio Guarnacci - Gianni Leonardini - Felix Padovano - Pierluigi Spadolini - Claudio Vagnoni, for the 1P production: Uno Pi - ...
Velvet, Polyester
Sold
H 25.6 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
Sofa "Duna" design Emilio Guarnacci Felix Padovano Claudio Vagnoni for 1P, 1969
By Claudio Vagnoni
Located in taranto, IT
Very rare "dune system" modular sofa model two-seater, designed in 1969 by Emilio Guarnacci, Felix Padua and Claudio Vagnoni for 1P black polyurethane structure, foam padding and ...
Leather, Plastic
Sold
H 25.6 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Sofa "Duna" Design Emilio Guarnacci Felix Padovano Claudio Vagnoni for 1P, 1969
By Claudio Vagnoni
Located in taranto, IT
rare modular sofa model "dune" system three seats, designed in 1969 by emilio guarnacci, felix Padua and claudio vagnoni for 1P black polyurethane structure, foam padding and ligh...
Leather, Plastic
Sold
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Italian Design Rare Armchair 1969 1P Model Duna, Guarnacci, Padovano, Vagnoni
By Felix Padovano, Claudio Vagnoni, Emilio Guarnacci
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian design armchair of 1969 1P sofa model Duna design Emilio Guarnacci, Felix Padovano, Claudio Vagnoni for 1P of 1969 Extremely rare modular armchair "system duna", designed in ...
Fabric
Nuava Chair by Emilio Guarnacci for 1P Italy, 1960s
By Emilio Guarnacci, Claudio Vagnoni
Located in amstelveen, NL
Nuava chair designed by Paolo Felli, Emilio Guarnacci, Felix Padovano , Claudio Vagnoni, for 1P in 1967.
Wool
Sold
H 29.53 in W 33.47 in D 37.41 in
20th Century Diego Mattu Pair of Armchairs Model Malù for 1p in White Fabric
Located in Turin, Turin
Thanks to the collaboration with several Italian designers (such as Emilio Guarnacci, Felix Padovano and also Gaetano Pesce), this agency arrived to promote the use of the plastic an...
Fabric, Plastic, Foam
Sold
H 26.38 in W 39.38 in D 30.71 in
Pair of Duna Armchairs by Guarnacci, Padovano and Vagnoni for Uno Pi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Emilo Guarnacci, Felix Padovano, Claudio Vagnoni for Uno Pi, pair of armchairs, model Duna, polyurethane, brown fabric upholstery, Italy, 1969 Pair of model 'Duna' armchairs designe...
Upholstery, Polystyrene
$6,886 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Nuvola Cocoon Chandelier by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy 1962
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Step into the captivating world of Italian Mid-Century Modern design with the Nuvola cocoon chandelier by Tobia Scarpa for Flos in 1962. This light suspension model boasts an inter...
Plastic
Beautiful Uchiwa Chandelier by Ingo Maurer, Germany, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Echt, NL
Rare Uchiwa chandelier in very good condition. Designed by Ingo Maurer for M design, Germany. Two available! This chandelier is handmade from bamboo and Japanese rice paper. T...
Bamboo, Paper, Rope
$3,840Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 15.75 in W 13 in D 6.75 in
Pair of 'Montparnasse' Sconces by Sergio Asti for Candle
By Candle, Sergio Asti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Montparnasse' Sconces by Sergio Asti for Candle. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1970s. Double-breasted white acrylic shields form these minimal sconces. Each ...
Aluminum
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood, Denmark - 1960s.
Wood
$11,700 / set
H 26.58 in W 81.89 in D 87.41 in
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau 'Losange' King Bed in Red Leather
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, double king bed model 'Losange', leather, Italy, 1972 A classic king bed designed by Luigi Massoni in 1972. This bed is upholstered in a beautifully...
Leather
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
Rare Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare sconces by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960. These sconces contain a flush brass wall mount that is connected to a circular horizontal holder that carrie...
Brass
Marc Bankowsky, Four-Panel Plaster Screen, France, 2008
By Marc Bankowsky
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary four-panel screen in polyester plaster by Marc Bankowsky. A designer and decorator for the past 20 years, Marc Bankowsky creates uniquely beautiful furniture and access...
Rope
$14,939Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 94.49 in
Iconic Anfibio sofa by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti 1970
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Iconic 3 seater sofa/bed designed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1970. The sofa is in original leather, very good condition, smaal sign of aging, small hole( about2 mm) in the...
Steel
JMF Chair by Forsyth
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The JMF Chair is inspired by and in homage to the lean, modern lines and silhouettes created by design icon Jean-Michel Frank. 1 and a quarter inch solid oak, richly stained, is hand...
Oak
$19,450Sale Price / set|22% Off
H 23 in W 70 in D 36 in
Original 932-Quartet Leather Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1964
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It doesn't get much cooler than this early year (original) collectors set of the model-932 'Quartet' sectional by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Released in 1964, this example has incred...
Leather, Canvas
$10,154
H 24.02 in W 94.49 in D 33.47 in
Alberto Rosselli, Saporiti Confidential sofa 3 seater (2- & 1 Seater)
By Alberto Rossi, Saporiti
Located in Mortsel, BE
This post is about the 3 seater only! for price with the other 2 please message us. Introducing the Alberto Rosselli Saporiti Confidential Sofa Collection – a rare find featuring the...
Fabric
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.