Alice Chair
$2,609 / item
Alice Chair
Located in Toronto, CA
The Alice Chair pairs a floating saddle seat with a crescent back that cradles the body.
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
$2,609 / item
Alice Chair
Located in Toronto, CA
The Alice Chair pairs a floating saddle seat with a crescent back that cradles the body.
Leather, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-C Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Charming irregularities show that each piece is unique. Each chair has letter engravings. The chair has a floating backseat which is connected to the armrests.
Leather, Teak
1960s Danish Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1960s sculpted Danish Lounge Chair. Teak dowel legs. Floating armrest. Rarely seen chair.
Upholstery, Teak
One-of-a-kind Dining Chair set by Architect Michael P. Johnson, USA, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
A sculptural pair with strong architectural geometry, solid wood construction, exposed slotted screws and floating armrests. The chairs feature thick seat and back cushions, contrast...
Upholstery, Walnut
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Post-Modern Lounge Chairs by Otto Zapf for Knoll, Black Leather, 1988
By Knoll
Located in Wichita, KS
The armrests and backrests have a slight rounded curve and stitched detailing. The chairs each sit on an elevated base offering a floating look.
Leather
'Concha' Lounge Chair by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazil, 1950's
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Uithoorn, NL
The structure gives the chair a light, almost floating look, while the seat itself is wide and supportive, with a slightly reclined angle and four deep-set buttons for subtle contour...
Metal
Pierre Jeanneret Office Cane Chair PJ-SI-28-A 'Authentic'
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Charming irregularities show that each piece is unique. The chair has a floating backseat which is connected to the armrests.
Cane, Teak
$6,000 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs by Heritage
Located in Chicago, IL
Their angular oak legs and exposed stretcher bases provide a handsome contrast to the soft, rounded upholstery, giving the chairs a light, almost floating appearance. A wonderful ex...
Oak
Pierre Jeanneret Set of 4 Chairs PJ-SI-28-A / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Charming irregularities show that each piece is unique. The chair has a floating backseat which is connected to the armrests.
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Office Cane Chair Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-28-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Charming irregularities show that each piece is unique. The chair has a floating backseat which is connected to the armrests.
Cane, Teak
Jorge Zalszupin Manhattan chairs L’Atelier Brazil 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The gently tapered lower section reduces the visual weight of the chairs, giving them an almost floating presence. Recently reupholstered in light sand colored suede, the surface evo...
Suede
Pair of Vintage Weiman Lounge Chairs, 1990s
Located in Chicago, IL
The rear and side views are just as compelling as the front, making these chairs ideal for floating in a room rather than being pushed against a wall.
Upholstery
Set of 2 PK 22 Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1955
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Uithoorn, NL
The steel frames show light signs of age, mostly around the joints and lower legs, but remain sharp in form. The chairs still have that floating, balanced look Kjærholm is known for,...
Metal
$4,800 / item
Pair of Lawrence Peabody Barrel Chairs
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of barrel chairs with floating frames designed circa late 1950s by Lawrence Peabody for Richardson-Nemschoff.
Maple
Early Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair and Ottoman for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
Despite the generous size of the chair, it maintains an open airy floating appearance.
Upholstery, Wood
Extremely Rare Contemporary Sculptural Lounge Chair, Italy, 1990s
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
Resting on a minimalist metal pedestal base, the chair appears almost floating despite its substantial volume.
Metal
$10,850 / set
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Gondola Lounge Chairs
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Adrian Pearsall Gondola Lounge Chairs. This iconic pair of sculptural gondola lounge chairs, scoop chairs or wing chairs have a floating design and have been professionally u...
Mohair, Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern KROEHLER Style Club Chair
Located in Wilmington, DE
The chairs sits on Pencil legs which gives the chair a "floating" element as well.
Upholstery
Danish Modern Model 45 Lounge Chair, Finn Juhl Manner, Pair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Miami, FL
They are celebrated for their sculptural, organic wood frames and the upholstered seat and backrest are elegantly separated from the wooden frame to create a floating appearance. The...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Louis van Teeffelen Teak Faux Leather Lounge chairs 1960s Holland
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Den Haag, NL
lovely set off lounge chairs , Teak frame ,floating armrests , comes with a cognac color faux Leather upholstery . tufted Back Rest .
Teak
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Sculptural Organic Form
Located in Waalwijk, NL
The flowing wooden frames and floral upholstery create a warm, organic look while the cantilevered bases give the chairs a light, almost floating presence. Please note that these c...
Fabric, Beech
Lounge Chairs by Madsen & Schubell, 1950s, Set of 2
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Crafted in stained beech, the chairs feature a distinctive floating wingback and seat, framed by sculptural lines that extend into curved armrests and tapered legs.
Beech
Pair of Midcentury Lounge Chairs by Karpen of California
By Karpen of California
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of midcentury lounge chairs by Karpen of California. This chic pair of Karpen lounge chairs will look great floating in a room.
Chenille, Wood
Alvar Aalto Cantilevered Leather Lounge Chair for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Artek’s Model 406 lounge chair designed by Alvar Aalto. The cantilevered frame is a bent birch wood that gives the seat a floating effect.
Birch, Leather
Butterfly chair in pine and leather Sweden 1960
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This feature makes the leather almost floating. The chair is visually attractive from every angle.
Leather, Pine
Tub Lounge Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman, Pair, Circa 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
The cantilevered form lends the chair a light, floating presence despite its generous proportions.
Chrome
Sculptural Lounge Chair in Rattan and Metal The Netherlands 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
The well-made wicker shell was placed on a subtle tubular frame in anthracite lacquer, which gives the chair a floating and light appearance. This timeless chair is in good vintage c...
Metal
Milo Baughman 'Scoop' Chairs for Thayer Coggin circa 1955
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
These chairs stand out for their floating design. There's a reason these chairs are still endeared by interior designers, so classic!
Leather, Wood
Limited Edition GHOST Side Chair in Aluminum by Toshiki Omatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Also, due to the reflection of light, it is unclear how deep the recess in the backboard is, making it a chair like a "GHOST " floating in the darkness.
Aluminum
Vintage "Womb" White Bouclé Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
In the same way, both pieces are seated on a chrome architectural frame, which gives the impression that the chair and the ottoman are floating; something will catch everyone's atten...
Chrome
1950s slipper chair in cardamon green chennile with tapered wooden legs
Located in Henley-On-Thames, GB
The classic MCM dark finished splayed legs provide a light airy "floating"aesthetic. This chair this is a fantastic piece of Mid Century Modern design which has that quintessential "...
Chenille, Wood
Finn Juhl Model 136 Lounge Chair for France & Son Circa 1950's
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in San Diego, CA
The chair has classic elements of floating. From the back and profile of this chair, you can see Finn Juhl pushing against the traditional restraints of Danish Modern design and what...
Wool, Wood, Teak
$1,600Sale Price|50% Off
Mid Century Modern Chrome Club Chair in Faux Alligator Hide
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Very large floating cantilever tub chair with chromed steel frame dressed in faux vinyl albino alligator hide upholstery.
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Barrel Walnut Swivel Lounge Chairs After Milo Baughman, 1960s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Their walnut rounded bases give the chairs a floating effect, reinforcing the light, sculptural character that distinguishes well-executed mid-century seating.
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Leather and Chrome Lounge Chairs by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim, Rykken and Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The cushions are suspended within a polished chrome-plated steel frame, creating the chair’s distinctive floating appearance while allowing the seat to naturally conform to the body.
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Martin Visser SZ04 Lounge Chairs Sofa 't Spectrum, 1964
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice brushed steel tubular structure which has a very nice shape and makes it look like the chair is floating. Like all of our upholstered pieces these can also be newly upho...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Florence Knoll Slipper Lounge Chairs Restored in Leather
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Seamlessly well-tailored, the floating slipper chair is the perfect showcase for taupe-colored leather.
Upholstery, Wood
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Lounge Chairs by Knoll, White Leather, Pair
Located in Nottingham, GB
The sculptural chrome-plated base creates a refined contrast with the soft leather upholstery, giving the chairs their distinctive floating appearance. A landmark piece of design hi...
Steel
Pair of Lucite with Leather Lounge Chairs by Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams C1998
By Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular pair of floating leather lounge chairs suspended between two slabs of one inch thick lucite.
Chrome
$1,505Sale Price|30% Off
Streamline Art Deco Chrome Tubular Cantilever Springer Club Chair by Royal Metal
By Royal Metal Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the Springer style, the chair has the characteristic floating cantilever form that creates a slight flex for comfort while maintaining the sleek Machine Age aesthetic.
Chrome
1970s Pair of Charles Pfister for Knoll Lounge Chairs in Brown Leather
By Charles Pfister
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The design features a tailored silhouette with clean lines in the traditional tuxedo-style, while the recessed legs give it the appearance of floating. Both chairs are upholstered in...
Steel
Re-Upholstered Knoll-Style Pfister-Style Pair Cube Lounge Chairs 1980s Set of 2
By Charles Pfister, George Kasparian, Milo Baughman
Located in Round Top, TX
Fabulous, oversized "floating" look chairs that sit upon four small, solid wood cube feet.
Cotton, Wood
Rare Floating Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern Milo Baughman style arm chair made of a heavy flat bar frame in polished chrome.
Chrome
Mid Century 'Profil' Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Folke Ohlsson for Dux, c1960s
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Newly upholstered in a sophisticated gray fabric, the chair showcases Ohlsson's signature floating seat design, gently angled profile, and graceful exposed frame.
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Dining Chairs or Armchairs by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova, 1968
By Gianni Moscatelli, Formanova
Located in Palermo, IT
Embodying the pinnacle of late-1960s Italian rationalist design, this model seamlessly bridges architectural rigor with luxurious comfort, making it a highly sought-after collector's...
Brass, Steel
1970s Pair of MP-61 Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer in Brown Leather, Brazil.
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Victoria, BC
The fiberglass bodies rest on low architectural wood bases, emphasizing the horizontal proportions of the chairs and creating a subtle floating effect. The combination of molded fibe...
Leather, Fiberglass, Jatoba
Scandinavian Modern Easy Chair by Eva & Nils Koppel, Denmark, 1950s
By Eva & Niels Koppel
Located in Odense, DK
Beautifully sculpted chair with many beautiful details such as the elegant wing-shaped backrest and the brass cups allowing the rear legs to support the floating seat.
Beech
Pair of Black Milo Baughman for James Inc. Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Dallas, TX
The angled tapering pencil corner legs give this beautiful chairs a nice floating stance. They are freshly reupholstered in a charcoal grey velvet.
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of "Polar" Lounge Chairs by Esko Pajamies, Finland 1960s
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Utrecht, NL
The strong and sturdy wooden frame provides a beautiful contrast to the black leather, and with the chrome plated steel connections supporting the curved armrests, it gives these cha...
Leather, Wood
Eero Aarnio Bubble Chair for Asko – Iconic Design Space Age Original Leather
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Telgte, DE
Designed in the 1960s, the Bubble Chair is the transparent evolution of the legendary Ball Chair, offering a unique floating seating experience.
Metal
Pair of “L” Lounge Chairs in Caviúna & Textured Bouclé by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1958
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Elevated on finely tapered legs, the chairs possess the illusion of floating lightly above the floor, a hallmark of Tenreiro's celebrated design vocabulary.
Chenille, Caviuna
Leather Lounge chairs Model P64 by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, Italy 1970s
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
A notable design element is the integrated base, which slopes inwards at a sharp angle, creating the illusion that the chairs are floating. The curved seat and backrest, which also f...
Leather
Hans J. Wegner CH07 Shell Chair Brown/White Cowhide Walnut Lacquer Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in New York, NY
Wegner’s architectural expertise is exhibited in the CH07 Shell Chair with the design’s floating lightness through its wing-like seat and three arched legs.
Cowhide, Walnut
Sculptural Italian Chair by Arflex in Hand Sewn Champagne Shearling Hides c.1991
By Arflex
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Legs have a subtle chrome mirror finish that reflects and weaves them into their surroundings creating a floating illusion. The chair has an Italian ram silhouette that's powerful.
Chrome
Set of Four J Robert Scott Swivel Chairs in Textured Off-White and Chrome
By Sally Sirkin Lewis, J. Robert Scott 1
Located in Miami, FL
Robert Scott’s refined California modern aesthetic, each chair features an enveloping barrel-form back, integrated arms, concealed casters, and polished stainless steel plinth bases ...
Chrome
Set of Four "Polar" Lounge Chairs by Esko Pajamies, Finland 1960s
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Utrecht, NL
The strong and sturdy wooden frame provides a beautiful contrast to the black leather, and with the chrome plated steel connections supporting the curved armrests, it gives these cha...
Leather, Wood
Hans J. Wegner CH07 Shell Chair Brown/White Cowhide Oak White Oil Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in New York, NY
Wegner’s architectural expertise is exhibited in the CH07 Shell Chair with the design’s floating lightness through its wing-like seat and three arched legs.
Oak, Cowhide
Hans J. Wegner CH07 Shell Chair Leather Loke 7150 Walnut Lacquer for Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in New York, NY
Wegner’s architectural expertise is exhibited in the CH07 Shell Chair with the design’s floating lightness through its wing-like seat and three arched legs.
Walnut, Leather
Sigurd Ressell Pair of Falcon Lounge Chairs in Leather, Canvas and Birch 1970s
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Ressell
Located in Meer, VAN
The Falcon chairs feature a nice ‘floating’ design and show an innovative construction with a canvas hanging in a frame in bent birch.
Leather, Canvas, Birch
Pair of Johannes Spalt Armchairs Lounge Chairs Wittmann Black Leather Wood 1960s
By Wittmann, Johannes Spalt, Florence Knoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
The thin legs create the effect of almost free floating pieces. The chairs are in very good condition and ready to use.
Wood, Leather, Teak
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.
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