Gianni Pareschi ‘Fiocco’ Chair for Archizoom Associati by Busnelli
By Gianni Pareschi 1, Archizoom Associati, Busnelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Fiocco chair, designed in 1970 by Gianni Pareschi for the avant-garde design group Archizoom
Fabric
Gianni Pareschi for Busnelli, Fiocco Lounge Chair, 1970
By Gianni Pareschi 1
Located in London, GB
success with his armchairs – Fiocco, Libro and Armadillo – characterised by unusual structural systems and
Steel
FIOCCO CHAIR, by Gruppo 14, for Gruppo Industriale Busnelli
Located in Rockaway, NJ
An Iconic 20th Century Masterpiece, constructed of curved tubular steel frame protected by polyurethane membrane, fitted with original red elastic-stretch fabric which forms the zipp...
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H 43.31 in W 27.56 in D 47.25 in
1970, Gianni Pareschi of Gruppo G14 for Busnelli, Italy, Pink Fiocco Chair
By Gianni Pareschi 1, Busnelli
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Fiocco chair from the 1970s. Pink stretch fabric between tubular metal. Designed by Gianni Pareschi of
Metal
‘Fiocco’ Chair by Gianni Pareschi for Busnelli, Italy, 1970s
By Gianni Pareschi 1, Busnelli
Located in Greding, DE
Curved armchair with pink fabric cover placed over steel tube stretched. Small plaque "B - Made in Italy" on the foot for Busnelli. Light pilling on the pink fabric.
Steel
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H 34.65 in W 30.71 in D 39.38 in
"Baffo" Lounge Chair by Gianni Pareschi and Ezio Didone for Busnelli, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
was (partly) responsible for iconic chairs such as the Fiocco and the Libro. These chairs, which are
Leather
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H 35.24 in W 31.5 in D 41.34 in
"Baffo" Chair by Gianni Pareschi and Ezio Didone for Busnelli, Italy, 1969
By Gianni Pareschi 1, Ezio Didone
Located in Brussels, BE
was (partly) responsible for iconic chairs such as the Fiocco and the Libro. These chairs, which are
Chrome
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H 34.65 in W 30.71 in D 39.38 in
Baffo Lounge Chair by Gianni Pareschi and Ezio Didone for Busnelli, Italy, 1969
By Gianni Pareschi 1, Ezio Didone
Located in Brussels, BE
. In addition to the Baffo, he was (partly) responsible for iconic chairs such as the Fiocco and the
Metal
Baffo Lounge Chair by Didone and Pareschi for Busnelli
By Gianni Pareschi 1, Ezio Didone, Busnelli
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
such as the Fiocco and the Libro. These chairs, which are both in the permanent collection of the
Steel, Chrome
$4,540
H 16.54 in W 14.97 in D 16.54 in
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light Orsa from Goldkant, Germany 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in München, BY
A cocoon pendant lamp made by Goldkant, model "Orsa", Germany in the 1960s. The lamp has been manufactured in the design of the lamps made by Achille Castiglioni. The lamp shade is...
Metal
Metallic Bronze Handbuilt Wabi-Sabi Ceramic Vase Large
By MONDAYS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand-built shallow vase. Wabi Sabi and minimalist yet striking, perfect for a single dramatic stem or a small bouquet. Available in Golden bronze or matte white on dark clay. Approxi...
Ceramic
Pair of French Art Deco Side Tables with Etched Glass Tops
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of period French Art Deco low stands (or side tables) of patinated walnut - each table featuring a sleek, early Modern design with three tiers, topped with an inset rectangula...
Glass, Wood, Walnut
$7,500
H 28.5 in W 143 in D 87 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Two-Piece Sectional Sofa, Labeled
By Harvey Probber
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large Mid-Century Modern 1950s Harvey Probber two-piece sectional sofa with mahogany tapered legs. Sofa has original fabric, it needs to be reupholstered and foam replaced. There is ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,784 / item
H 33.47 in Dm 55.12 in
Patinated brass and Ivory, Adjustable Three-Arm 'Triennale' Style Chandelier
By Arteluce, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
A wonderful interpretation of the Mid-Century iconic three-arm chandelier. Everything is done with a passion for details and materials. Shades: Each shade is 11in;/27.5cm and carri...
Brass
Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940s plaster plafonnier. Hanging by four white chains; with 3 medium ba...
Metal
Pair of Bauhaus Modernist StyleTubular Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of Bauhaus tubular sling chairs in cowhide and matte steel. The arm covers are black leather that lace up underneath while the seat and back are lace-up cowhide. Similar ...
Steel
Purple Acrylic Small Round Box by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Modern, colorful and fun round box that can be used as a decorative element on a coffee table, desk or nightstand. Serving double duty as a storage box or as a candy bowl. They loo...
Acrylic
$4,237 / set
H 34.65 in W 28.75 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful pair of armchairs with curved armrests, made by Paolo Buffa in 1950. The structure in curved and padded wood, the upholstery was redone more than twenty years ago but is in...
Fabric, Beech
$840Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 24 in D 3 in
Mid Century Modern Brutalist Direct Metal Wall Sculpture Curtis Jere Art Gold
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Peoria, AZ
GORGEOUS! MID CENTURY MODERN BRUTALIST DIRECT METAL RECLAIMED WOOD WALL SCULPTURE Enameled In the manner of Curtis Jere 45" wide by 28" high by 4" deep This marvelous metal...
Metal, Enamel
$410 / item
H 7.9 in Dm 4.9 in
Charlotte Perriand 'Pivotante À Poser' Table Lamp in Light Blue for Nemo
By Nemo Lighting 1, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Pivotante À Poser' table lamp in light blue for Nemo. Originally designed in 1950 by the iconic Charlotte Perriand, these newly produced authorized re-editions ...
Metal, Aluminum
$1,259Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.45 in Dm 25.6 in
Mid-Century Uchiwa Bamboo Fan Lamp In The Style of Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hannover, DE
This breathtaking fan lamp dates from the 1970s and was masterfully crafted by hand. The design of this lamp is particularly beautiful and it is particularly suitable for low-hanging...
Bamboo
Long Chandelier in Patinated Brass by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Long chandelier in patinated brass and opaline glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Brass
$5,100 / item
H 45 in W 54 in D 8 in
The Deco: A Transitional Carved Stone Fireplace in the Art Deco Style
By Atelier Jouvence Custom Stoneworks
Located in Chicago, IL
The Deco fireplace has a classic Art Deco-inspired profile, that is simple yet elegant. This fireplace works perfectly in either modern or traditional settings. With an 8" depth, it...
Limestone
$7,700
H 25.99 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Paolo Nava and Antonio Citterio for Viebieffe 'POP' Lounge Chair
By Paolo Nava, Antonio Citterio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Nava and Antonio Citterio for Viebieffe, 'POP' lounge chair, leather, metal, Italy, 1970s A wonderful example of 1970s Italian design, this 'POP' lounge chair by Paolo Nava an...
Metal
Ettore Zaccari lounge sofa in ebonized wood Italy 1930s
By Ettore Zaccari
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Crafted in Ettore Zaccari's own workshop in Italy during the 1930s, this exquisite lounge sofa is a testament to the remarkable skill and artistry of its creator. The sofa is finishe...
Fabric, Ash
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.