FK Leather Bucket Chairs
By Preben Fabricius, Jørgen Kastholm
Located in Napa, CA
Set of two FK Bucket Chairs designed by Preben Fabricius & Jorgen Kastolm. Original leather covers
Aluminum
Fabricius & Kastholm FK Bucket Chair for Walter Knoll
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Solihull, GB
Originally designed in 1967 by Fabricius and Kastholm the FK bucket chair (also known as the bird
Leather
Fabricius & Kastholm Fk Bucket Chair for Walter Knoll
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Solihull, GB
Originally designed in 1967 by Fabricius and Kastholm the FK bucket chair (also known as the bird
Leather
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H 34.5 in W 28.5 in L 34.5 in
Aged Cognac Leather Bird Chairs by Fabricius & Kastholm for Alfred Kill, 1960s
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Alfred Kill International, Preben Fabricius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
aged and worn-in leather Model FK 6727, 'Bird' bucket chair, also commonly referred to as the 'Tulip
Leather
Walter Knoll White Leather FK Bucket Chair with 3-Star Base
By Walter Knoll, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in New York, NY
"The FK bucket seat is international design history, a beacon of modernity, a Pioneer of minimalism
Aluminum
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H 40.95 in W 27.56 in D 28.35 in
FK Bucket Leather Swivel Armchair by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm
By Walter Knoll, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in New York, NY
The FK bucket seat is international design history, a beacon of modernity, a pioneer of minimalism
Leather
Walter Knoll Black Leather FK Lowback Bucket Chair with 3-Star Base
By Walter Knoll, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in New York, NY
"The FK bucket seat is international design history, a beacon of modernity, a pioneer of minimalism
Aluminum
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H 34.5 in W 27.5 in D 22 in
Aged Leather Bucket Chair by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Alfred Kill
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Alfred Kill International, Preben Fabricius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. This aged and worn-in leather Model FK 6727, 'Bird' bucket chair, also commonly referred to as the
Leather
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H 39.75 in W 28 in D 27 in
White Leather 'Bird' Swivel Chair by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm, Signed
By Walter Knoll, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Preben Fabricius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Bird' chair model # FK-6727, also commonly referred to as the 'Tulip' bucket chair, designed by Preben
Aluminum
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H 42.5 in W 29.25 in D 22 in
Blue Leather Bird Chairs by Fabricius & Kastholm for Alfred Kill, Signed 1960s
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Alfred Kill International, Preben Fabricius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
contact us as we have other colors available in pairs. In our humble opinion, the FK 6727 bucket chair
Steel
$6,212
H 44 in W 90 in D 88 in
King Size Bed Upholstered in Ivory Fabric with Walnut Finish, Elbow Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Elbow King size bed by Uultis in walnut finish with ivory twill weave fabric. Introducing the Elbow King Bed by Uultis, a perfect fusion of charm and sophistication that transfor...
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Robert Sonneman "High Style" Brass Chandelier
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
A rare Robert Sonneman brass sculptural pendant chandelier.
Brass
$395
H 31.5 in W 21 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century Jean Prouve Style Dark Espresso Toned Industrial Stacking Chairs
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prouve style, Mid-Century, wenge toned industrial stacking chairs with attractive compass base, dark charcoal enameled metal frame and ingeniously interlocking legs that can create r...
Metal
$2,645 / set
H 31.89 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in
Italian Comfortable Midcentury Rattan Wicker and Iron Lounge Chairs, set of 4
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Cozy and very comfortable lounge chairs with generous big seat. Made in the 1960s in Italy. The complete curvy seat and backrest is made of handmade wicker-rattan and in overall very...
Iron
$30,000
H 24.25 in W 78.5 in D 9.25 in
Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable
By Clairtone
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
On offer is a rare completely original Clairtone G2 Series Home Stereo System from 1966 featuring two distinct exotic wooden boxes one that houses the tuner and the turntable both pr...
Aluminum
Model B464 Sconces by Sergio Asti for Candle
By Candle, Sergio Asti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model b464 sconces by Sergio Asti for Candle. Designed and manufactured in Italy circa 1960. Sconces are mounted by polished brass L-shaped bracket which seamlessly hold a frosted wh...
Brass
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 76 in W 59.5 in D 19 in
Mid Century Paul McCobb Calvin Irwin Collection Shelf Bookshelf Room Divider
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mid Century sideboard, shelf unit, room divider, designed by Paul McCobb as part of the sought after Irwin Collection series for Calvin, circa 1950’s. This example features ble...
Brass
$108Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 11.82 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps from the 1960s in grey. Designed by Sigvard Bernadotte. Opaline glass shades. Ceramic bulb holders for an E14 bulb Lamps can be used as u...
Ceramic
Chocolate and Black Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
By Jesse Sanderson
Located in Geneve, CH
Chocolate and black Memento chair, Jesse Sanderson Original signed chair by Jesse Sanderson Materials: leather, steel Dimensions: W 43 x D 50 x H 80 cm Seating height: 47 cm. ...
Steel
$6,795Sale Price|54% Off
H 26.5 in W 48 in D 38 in
Rare Italian Organic Modern Curvilinear Sofa or Settee, Joe Colombo, 1970
By Joe Colombo
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Unique Italian Mid-Century Organic Modern sofa / love seat or large lounge chair in the style of Joe Columbo. The piece has curving lines and a bold, dynamic form that tr...
Brass
Armchair 004 by Antti & Vuokko Nurmesniemi, Finland, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare "Armchair 004" by Antti & Vuokko Nurmesniemi, Finland, 1970s Good condition with minor signs of usage.
Fabric
Chocolate Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
By Jesse Sanderson
Located in Geneve, CH
Chocolate Memento chair, Jesse Sanderson Original signed chair by Jesse Sanderson Materials: leather, steel Dimensions: W 43 x D 50 x H 80 cm Seating height: 47 cm Frame fin...
Steel
$9,077 / set
H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 22.05 in
Set of 6 Medea Chairs by Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A nice set of six Medea chairs by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s. Good structural condition, some minor signs of use and wear, minor losses to edges, but good g...
Metal
$1,115 / set
H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Mid-century Office Chairs by Stol Kamnik Bauhause Style 1980s Set of 2
By Stol Kamnik
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
A pair of beautiful office chairs by Stol Kamnik were made in the mid-80s in Yugoslavia (designed by Mart Stam). Mart Stam is a famous Dutch architect and designer who worked in the ...
Metal
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.