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Ten Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
Ten Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included

Ten Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included

By Erik Buch, Oddense Maskinsnedkeri

Located in Knebel, DK

Ten Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included. 1960s set of ten teak dining chairs with floating seat designed by Erik Buch for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Amma Torino, 1960, Italy
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Amma Torino, 1960, Italy

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Amma Torino, 1960, Italy

By Amma

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

The slender wooden frames give the chairs a light, almost floating appearance without compromising stability.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

FJ 53 Side Chair by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder Cabinetmaker, 1953
FJ 53 Side Chair by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder Cabinetmaker, 1953

FJ 53 Side Chair by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder Cabinetmaker, 1953

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A light and elegant 53 side chair in teak with a "floating" seat and back with diagonal lower stretchers.

Category

20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

1960s Erik Buch Set of Ten Fully Restored Customizable Rosewood Dining Chairs
1960s Erik Buch Set of Ten Fully Restored Customizable Rosewood Dining Chairs

1960s Erik Buch Set of Ten Fully Restored Customizable Rosewood Dining Chairs

By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch

Located in Knebel, DK

The very comfortable chairs with their floating seat that give them a simple light and appealing design combined with the well crafted strong and sturdy frames are becoming increasi...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Four Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Reupholstered in Black Leather
Four Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Reupholstered in Black Leather

Four Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Reupholstered in Black Leather

By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch

Located in Knebel, DK

1960s set of four teak dining chairs with floating seat designed by Erik Buch for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri in 1949.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Four Tønnestav Dining Chairs by Kjell Richardsen for Tynes Møbelfabrikk
Set of Four Tønnestav Dining Chairs by Kjell Richardsen for Tynes Møbelfabrikk

Set of Four Tønnestav Dining Chairs by Kjell Richardsen for Tynes Møbelfabrikk

By Tynes Møbelfabrik, Kjell Richardsen

Located in Hellouw, NL

The sculpted seat is mounted on a minimalist chromed metal base, giving the chair a floating appearance while ensuring stability.

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Six Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Reupholstered in Black Leather
Six Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Reupholstered in Black Leather

Six Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Reupholstered in Black Leather

By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch

Located in Knebel, DK

1960s set of six teak dining chairs with floating seat designed by Erik Buch for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri in 1949.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of 4 Mart Stam S33 for Fasem Dining Chairs in Cognac Saddle Leather, 1970s
Set of 4 Mart Stam S33 for Fasem Dining Chairs in Cognac Saddle Leather, 1970s

Set of 4 Mart Stam S33 for Fasem Dining Chairs in Cognac Saddle Leather, 1970s

By Mart Stam, Fasem International

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

The sculptural tubular steel base gives the chair a floating appearance while the thick leather sling seat and back provide both comfort and character.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Danish CH29 Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, 1951
Set of 6 Danish CH29 Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, 1951

Set of 6 Danish CH29 Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, 1951

By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Odense, DK

Crafted in solid oak with a teak backrest, the chairs feature Wegner’s distinctive floating backrest with organic cut-outs and gracefully tapered legs, creating a light and refined s...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Teak

1960s Set of Six Fully Restored Customizable Danish Erik Buch Oak Dining Chairs
1960s Set of Six Fully Restored Customizable Danish Erik Buch Oak Dining Chairs

1960s Set of Six Fully Restored Customizable Danish Erik Buch Oak Dining Chairs

By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch

Located in Knebel, DK

Six fully restored Customizable Erik Buch oak dining chairs. The set consists of 4 oak dining chairs and two oak armchairs with floating seats The chairs have a simple yet solid c...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Eight Restored Erik Buch Dining Chairs in Stained Oak Custom Upholstery Included
Eight Restored Erik Buch Dining Chairs in Stained Oak Custom Upholstery Included

Eight Restored Erik Buch Dining Chairs in Stained Oak Custom Upholstery Included

By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch

Located in Knebel, DK

Buch first found success with his Model 49 chair (1949). The chair, which is produced in both carver and dining chair styles, features a curved “floating” seat and a Classic Scandina...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Six Restored Erik Buch Dining Chairs in Tanned Oak Custom Reupholstery Included
Six Restored Erik Buch Dining Chairs in Tanned Oak Custom Reupholstery Included

Six Restored Erik Buch Dining Chairs in Tanned Oak Custom Reupholstery Included

By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch

Located in Knebel, DK

Buch first found success with his Model 49 chair (1949). The chair, which is produced in both carver and dining chair styles, features a curved “floating” seat and a Classic Scandina...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Erik Buch Set of Eight Fully Restored Tanned Oak Dining Chairs Inc. Reupholstery
Erik Buch Set of Eight Fully Restored Tanned Oak Dining Chairs Inc. Reupholstery

Erik Buch Set of Eight Fully Restored Tanned Oak Dining Chairs Inc. Reupholstery

By Erik Buch, Oddense Maskinsnedkeri

Located in Knebel, DK

Set of eight fully restored and refinished dining chairs in tanned oak with floating seats designed by Erik Buch for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, 1960s The chairs have a simple appealing...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Erik Buch Set of Six Fully Restored Dining Chairs in Oak, Inc. Reupholstery
Erik Buch Set of Six Fully Restored Dining Chairs in Oak, Inc. Reupholstery

Erik Buch Set of Six Fully Restored Dining Chairs in Oak, Inc. Reupholstery

By Odense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch

Located in Knebel, DK

Set of six oak fully restored dining chairs, inc. reupholstery with floating seat designed by Erik Buch for Odense Maskinsnedkeri.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Six Milo Baughman Style Chrome Dining Chairs in Ivory White Bouclé
Set of Six Milo Baughman Style Chrome Dining Chairs in Ivory White Bouclé

Set of Six Milo Baughman Style Chrome Dining Chairs in Ivory White Bouclé

By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Cantilever frame rises up and curves to frame the chair and deliver a floating modern silhouette. Ready to ship.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs PJ-SI-28-A
Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs PJ-SI-28-A

Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs PJ-SI-28-A

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in San Francisco, CA

This pair of floating back office chairs were used throughout the decades in various administrative buildings in Chandigarh, India.

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Handkerchief Chairs in White by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Post Modern
Handkerchief Chairs in White by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Post Modern

Handkerchief Chairs in White by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Post Modern

By Knoll, Massimo Vignelli

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Iconic design by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll. These ethereal chairs, seeming floating in air are fully labeled with an embossed Knoll, Vignelli design and a paper Knoll Label.

Category

Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Handkerchief Chairs in White by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Post Modern a Pair
Handkerchief Chairs in White by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Post Modern a Pair

Handkerchief Chairs in White by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Post Modern a Pair

By Massimo Vignelli, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Iconic design by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll. These ethereal chairs, seeming floating in air are fully labeled with an embossed Knoll, Vignelli design and a paper Knoll Label.

Category

Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

VICTORIAN THOMAS CHIPPENDALE LION'S HAIRY PAW BERGERE BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiR
VICTORIAN THOMAS CHIPPENDALE LION'S HAIRY PAW BERGERE BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiR

VICTORIAN THOMAS CHIPPENDALE LION'S HAIRY PAW BERGERE BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiR

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

It has a nice bergere back panel and hand dyed cigar brown leather seat pad which has Chippendale floating buttons This chair can be used as an office or occasional decorative chai...

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Bergere Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

1960's Midcentury Modern Belgian Design Floating Lounge Chair
1960's Midcentury Modern Belgian Design Floating Lounge Chair

1960's Midcentury Modern Belgian Design Floating Lounge Chair

By Pierre Guariche

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Midcentury Modern Belgian Design Floating Lounge Chair. Made in Belgium, 1960's period.

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

French 'Djinn' Chaise Lounge by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International, 1965
French 'Djinn' Chaise Lounge by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International, 1965

French 'Djinn' Chaise Lounge by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International, 1965

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Chicago, IL

The name "Djinn" references supernatural beings in Middle Eastern mythology, emphasizing the chair’s floating, ethereal form. It is also part of the permanent collections at the Cent...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery

Pierre Jeanneret, Teak, Cane, Four Floating Back Chairs, Chandigarh, 1960s
Pierre Jeanneret, Teak, Cane, Four Floating Back Chairs, Chandigarh, 1960s

Pierre Jeanneret, Teak, Cane, Four Floating Back Chairs, Chandigarh, 1960s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Stamford, CT

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Four Floating Back Dining or Arm Chairs, Chandigarh, India c. 1960s Rare set of 4 (four), model PJ-SI-28-A, floating back dining chairs ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pair Mid Century Modern Lucite Base Floating Lounge Club Chairs
Pair Mid Century Modern Lucite Base Floating Lounge Club Chairs

Pair Mid Century Modern Lucite Base Floating Lounge Club Chairs

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair Mid Century Modern Lucite Base Floating Lounge Club Armchairs.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Vintage Milo Baughman Mid Century Modern Chrome Floating Frame Dining Arm Chair
Vintage Milo Baughman Mid Century Modern Chrome Floating Frame Dining Arm Chair

Vintage Milo Baughman Mid Century Modern Chrome Floating Frame Dining Arm Chair

By Milo Baughman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Chrome Floating Frame Dining Arm Chair. Item features sleek chrome floating frame, peach colored vinyl, clean modernist lines, great style an...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

1960s Milo Baughman Leather Plinth Floating Sofa and Chairs, Set of 3
1960s Milo Baughman Leather Plinth Floating Sofa and Chairs, Set of 3

1960s Milo Baughman Leather Plinth Floating Sofa and Chairs, Set of 3

By Milo Baughman

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, midcentury set you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the bes...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modern 'Wishbone' Chair
Modern 'Wishbone' Chair

Modern 'Wishbone' Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This modern armchair takes its beautiful design from the iconic mid-century master Hans Wegner, and his Wishbone chair. The floating back rest flows to the arms and down the legs.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Sculptural French Walnut Side Chairs, Pair
Sculptural French Walnut Side Chairs, Pair

Sculptural French Walnut Side Chairs, Pair

Located in North Miami, FL

What amazingly chic and sculptural chairs with floating armrests and SO MANY details.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

U Turn Swivel Lounge Chair by Niels Bendtsen for Bensen
U Turn Swivel Lounge Chair by Niels Bendtsen for Bensen

U Turn Swivel Lounge Chair by Niels Bendtsen for Bensen

Located in Las Vegas, NE

A distinctive undercut base provides additional foot clearance, making it easier to sit down and stand up while contributing to the chair's clean, floating appearance. Resting on a d...

Category

20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Danish Lounge Chairs deigned by Hans Olsen
Danish Lounge Chairs deigned by Hans Olsen

Danish Lounge Chairs deigned by Hans Olsen

By Viskadalens Möbelindustri, Hans Olsen

Located in Oakland, CA

Mid-century lounge chair designed by Hans Olsen, circa 1959. Chair crafted of a solid teak frame, sculpted armrests, and blue green wool upholstery over natural latex foam and raised...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Wool, Teak

Four Restored Erik Buch Rosewood Dining Chairs, Custom Reupholstery Included
Four Restored Erik Buch Rosewood Dining Chairs, Custom Reupholstery Included

Four Restored Erik Buch Rosewood Dining Chairs, Custom Reupholstery Included

By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch

Located in Knebel, DK

The chairs have a simple appealing and sturdy construction and design that is becoming increasingly collectable and gives a very comfortable seating experience on the elegant floatin...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

Charles Pfister for Knoll Cream Leather Lounge Chair, Labeled, American 1980's
Charles Pfister for Knoll Cream Leather Lounge Chair, Labeled, American 1980's

Charles Pfister for Knoll Cream Leather Lounge Chair, Labeled, American 1980's

By Charles Pfister, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The concealed square metal legs give the chair a floating appearance, emphasizing its low-profile stance while maintaining exceptional visual lightness.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

“Jangada” Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Brazilian Wood & Leather, Jean Gillon
“Jangada” Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Brazilian Wood & Leather, Jean Gillon

“Jangada” Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Brazilian Wood & Leather, Jean Gillon

By Jean Gillon

Located in New York, NY

Rather than concealing its engineering, Gillon transforms structure into ornament: an exposed hand-tensioned rope suspension cradles generously proportioned leather cushions, creatin...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Natural Fiber, Hardwood, Wood

llum Wikkelsø 1960s chromed steel swivel chair, upholstered with black leather.
llum Wikkelsø 1960s chromed steel swivel chair, upholstered with black leather.

llum Wikkelsø 1960s chromed steel swivel chair, upholstered with black leather.

By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm, A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø

Located in København K, 84

The chair’s crisp, linear frame and floating seat construction subtly echo the influence of Poul Kjærholm, whose work similarly elevated steel into a material of quiet elegance.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Chrome Dining Chairs by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe
Vintage Chrome Dining Chairs by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe

Vintage Chrome Dining Chairs by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in North Hollywood, CA

These chairs stand out for their floating design due to the chrome frame giving an illusion that it is not there.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Danish Teak Chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen Mid-Century Modern
Danish Teak Chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen Mid-Century Modern

Danish Teak Chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen Mid-Century Modern

By Arne Hovmand-Olsen

Located in Toledo, OH

Mid-Century Modern Danish teak armchair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, circa 1960s. Mid-century modern chair in solid teak with floating back. Armrest is made in one piece in a horseshoe for...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Modern Hand-Woven Outdoor Lounge Chair in Wicker and Aluminum
Modern Hand-Woven Outdoor Lounge Chair in Wicker and Aluminum

Modern Hand-Woven Outdoor Lounge Chair in Wicker and Aluminum

Located in New York, NY

This lounge chair creates a floating feeling of lightness with its rounded silhouette.

Category

2010s Asian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Six Fully Restored Danish Erik Buch Teak Chairs including Custom Upholstery
Six Fully Restored Danish Erik Buch Teak Chairs including Custom Upholstery

Six Fully Restored Danish Erik Buch Teak Chairs including Custom Upholstery

By Odense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch

Located in Knebel, DK

Set of six restored and refinished Danish Erik Buch dining chairs in teak, Inc. custom upholstery This rarely seen version of one of Erik Buchs most popular chairs with their floati...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Étienne Henri Martin, 2 chairs, TFM ed., France, 1964 - Free choice fabric -
Étienne Henri Martin, 2 chairs, TFM ed., France, 1964 - Free choice fabric -

Étienne Henri Martin, 2 chairs, TFM ed., France, 1964 - Free choice fabric -

By Etienne-Henri Martin

Located in Paris, FR

Simple in shape, the designer says he got the idea while folding a metro ticket. This chair, with its floating seat, is extremely flexible.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Space Age Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Charles Hollis Jones Waterfall Collection Lucite Armchairs. USA 1970's.
Pair of Charles Hollis Jones Waterfall Collection Lucite Armchairs. USA 1970's.

Pair of Charles Hollis Jones Waterfall Collection Lucite Armchairs. USA 1970's.

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stylish pair of 1970's Lucite armchairs designed by Charles Hollis Jones, from his iconic Waterfall Collection. Each chair features clear waterfall-form Lucite arms and legs with a r...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Lucite

Signed Cassina LC4 Chaise Lounge
Signed Cassina LC4 Chaise Lounge

Signed Cassina LC4 Chaise Lounge

Located in Brooklyn, NY

String polished chrome frame with a black leather cushion. The chair is "floating" above the black metal base. Please confirm location with vendor NY or NJ

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome

Otto Schulz attr. Armchair, Oak Frame, Mohair Upholstery, Sweden, 1940s
Otto Schulz attr. Armchair, Oak Frame, Mohair Upholstery, Sweden, 1940s

Otto Schulz attr. Armchair, Oak Frame, Mohair Upholstery, Sweden, 1940s

By Otto Schulz

Located in Long Island City, NY

During that time, he produced a beautiful catalog of designs, including a lounge chair with a floating back and low seat, an overall sense of balance and softened geometry.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

PH Armchair - Steel tube frame in dark copper gloss leather seat in indianred
PH Armchair - Steel tube frame in dark copper gloss leather seat in indianred

PH Armchair - Steel tube frame in dark copper gloss leather seat in indianred

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Reminiscent of the roots of a tree, the legs of the PH armchair provide a stability and strength that is refined, unobtrusive and does not distract visually from the body of the chai...

Category

2010s Danish Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Erih Buch Bar Stools Model OD-61 Produced by O. D. Mobler in Denmark
Erih Buch Bar Stools Model OD-61 Produced by O. D. Mobler in Denmark

Erih Buch Bar Stools Model OD-61 Produced by O. D. Mobler in Denmark

By O.D. Møbler A-S, Erik Buch

Located in Dallas, TX

Buch first found success with his now-iconic Model 49 chair (1949). The chair features a curved “floating” seat and a classic Scandinavian modern aesthetic.

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Rosewood

Pair of Pierre Paulin CM 194 Armchairs for Thonet, France, circa 1958
Pair of Pierre Paulin CM 194 Armchairs for Thonet, France, circa 1958

Pair of Pierre Paulin CM 194 Armchairs for Thonet, France, circa 1958

By Thonet, Pierre Paulin

Located in Miami, FL

The chairs are rendered in a sumptuous felted wool fabric covering a one piece scooped seat and back with adjoining floating arms all supported by an enameled tubular black steel fra...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Antique Anglo Indian Throne Armchair, Hand-Carved, 1890s
Antique Anglo Indian Throne Armchair, Hand-Carved, 1890s

Antique Anglo Indian Throne Armchair, Hand-Carved, 1890s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The repousse work on the front and back can purpose the chair to be floating in the middle of the room or up against the wall.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo-Indian Ar...

Materials

Metal

Hans Eichenberger for Girsberger ‘Eurochair’ in Black Leather, Switzerland, 1970
Hans Eichenberger for Girsberger ‘Eurochair’ in Black Leather, Switzerland, 1970

Hans Eichenberger for Girsberger ‘Eurochair’ in Black Leather, Switzerland, 1970

By Hans Eichenberger, Girsberger

Located in Almelo, NL

The low-slung form is complemented by gently curved armrests and cantilevered front legs, giving the chairs a subtly floating appearance despite their robust construction.

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Collectible Designer Armchair Made of Slender Steel Bars
Collectible Designer Armchair Made of Slender Steel Bars

Collectible Designer Armchair Made of Slender Steel Bars

Located in New York, NY

The experience of sitting in the chair is akin to floating, suspended within the seemingly complex yet ultimately harmonious framework of steel.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Berry armchair upholstered in Black leather by Bow and Arrow
Berry armchair upholstered in Black leather by Bow and Arrow

Berry armchair upholstered in Black leather by Bow and Arrow

By Bow and Arrow Upholstery Design

Located in Lordelo, PT

What truly sets this armchair apart is its unique base design, which features an open space beneath the seat, giving the chair a floating appearance. The smooth upholstery, made from...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

PH Armchair, chrome, leather extreme indianred
PH Armchair, chrome, leather extreme indianred

PH Armchair, chrome, leather extreme indianred

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Reminiscent of the roots of a tree, the legs of the PH armchair provide a stability and strength that is refined, unobtrusive and does not distract visually from the body of the chai...

Category

2010s Danish Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Danish Modern Wingback Armchair by Bovenkamp
Danish Modern Wingback Armchair by Bovenkamp

Danish Modern Wingback Armchair by Bovenkamp

By Bovenkamp

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

Produced by Bovenkamp this wing back chair has unique free floating curved arms. The upholstery is original.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

MUSEUM QUALITY CARVED CiRCA 1700 ANTIQUE RESTORED BROWN LEATHER JESSIE ARMCHAIR
MUSEUM QUALITY CARVED CiRCA 1700 ANTIQUE RESTORED BROWN LEATHER JESSIE ARMCHAIR

MUSEUM QUALITY CARVED CiRCA 1700 ANTIQUE RESTORED BROWN LEATHER JESSIE ARMCHAIR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

I can honestly say I love this chair and never want to let it go, the new owners will no doubt enjoy it greatly The chair has been fully restored as mentioned, the leather upholste...

Category

Antique Early 1700s English Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-A Cane Office Armchair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-A Cane Office Armchair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-A Cane Office Armchair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Zürich, CH

The item is engraved on the back with lettering, which makes it more valuable. The chair has a floating backseat which is connected to the armrests.

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-A Cane Office Armchair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-A Cane Office Armchair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-A Cane Office Armchair / 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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Erik Buch Set of Six Refinished Dining Chairs in Tanned Oak, Inc. Reupholstery
Erik Buch Set of Six Refinished Dining Chairs in Tanned Oak, Inc. Reupholstery

Erik Buch Set of Six Refinished Dining Chairs in Tanned Oak, Inc. Reupholstery

By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch

Located in Knebel, DK

Set of six dining chairs in tanned oak with floating seat designed by Erik Buch for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

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Floating Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of floating chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and metal, all floating chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 113 antique and vintage floating chairs in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Floating chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Floating chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some floating chairs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller floating chairs, measuring 17.72 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Floating chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Milo Baughman, Jens Risom and Pierre Jeanneret are consistently popular.

How Much are Floating Chairs?

Prices for floating chairs start at $1 and top out at $63,000 with the average selling for $4,587.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.