$42,086
H 33.86 in W 81.89 in D 41.74 in
Italian Mid-Century Brown Leather Plastic Sofa Flou by Betti Habitat Ids, 1970s
By Habitat International, Augusto Betti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Brown leather and plastic sofa Flou by Betti for Habitat Ids, 1970s A three
Leather, Plastic
$35,964 / set
H 33.86 in W 37.8 in D 41.74 in
Italian Mid-Century Brown Leather Armchairs Flou by Betti Habitat Ids, 1970s
By Habitat International, Augusto Betti
Located in MIlano, IT
plastic due to age. Measurements in cm 96 x 106 x 86 H 44 H seat 50 H armrest There is a sofa Flou
Leather, Plastic
Vintage Ligne Roset Flou Flou Sofa
By Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vintage Flou Flou sofa designed by Ligne Roset in the 1980s, the sofa is upholstered in a
Fabric, Foam, Plastic
Flou Flou sofa, Donato d’Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi, 1980s
By Donato D’Urbino
Located in PARIS, FR
Flou Flou sofa, edited by Ligne Roset in the 1980s, designed by Donato d’Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi
Leather
Sold
H 28.35 in W 68.9 in D 35.44 in
Ensemble de 2 canapés « Flou Flou » Ligne Roset De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Tresbœuf, FR
Ensemble de 2 canapés 2 places « Flou Flou » par De Pas , D’Urbino et Lomazzi. Cuir noir d’origine
Leather
Sold
H 28 in W 87 in D 37 in
Ligne Roset Red Leather Flou Flou Sofa and Ottoman by D’Urbino De Pas Lomazzi
By Depas E D'urbino
Located in Miami, FL
Yummy sofa and ottoman set. The design is casual and super chic, art like. Super comfortable.
Leather, Foam
Ligne Roset Fabric Flou Flou Sofa Blue Two-Seat Couch
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
Ligne Roset Flou Flou fabric sofa blue two-seat couch.
Fabric
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 51 in W 32 in D 1 in
Art Nouveau Wood & Metal Mantle Wall Mirror Glass Embossed Repousse Antique CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Art Nouveau Wood & Metal Mantle Wall Mirror Glass Embossed Repousse Antique CA . A superb handcrafted late 19th century period antique mirror with original glass . Embossed Artwo...
Metal
$8,297 / item
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Art Deco Streamline Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, c. 1940
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco- Streamline Armchair designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured by UP Závody Brno, ca 1940. This original Art Deco - Streamline Armchair is restored on request and avai...
Upholstery, Bentwood
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
White Snowball Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Poulsen Denmark
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Vienna, AT
The PH Snowball Pendant Lamp was designed by Poul Henningsen 1958 and produced by Louis Poulsen Denmark. It provides a comfortable, glare-free, diffused light. It features a chrome ...
Metal
Mid-Century Chinese Coffee Table with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautifully hand-carved coffee table features a marble inset top with mother-of-pearl inlay decoration. These tables are popular due to their beautiful aesthetic, craftsmanship,...
Marble
Chinese Craved Hardwood Coffee Table, Early 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Chinese carved hardwood coffee table with a design of dragons, Republic Period, early 20th century, circa 1920, China. The table well-proportioned and well-carved. The to...
Hardwood
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Mohair, Hardwood
Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina
By Cassina
Located in London, GB
An incredible and very rare rocking chair (has been attributed to Gio Ponti in the past and shows a strong and striking resemblance to his designs) in walnut, rubber and fabric for C...
Steel
$2,450Sale Price|30% Off
H 19.75 in W 42.5 in D 17.5 in
Highly Decorative Black Painted Wood Bench #2 -- Folke Bensow Design
By Folke Bensow
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here's a very decorative bench in the style of Swedish designer, Folke Bensow (1886-1971). In fact, this bench seems to be made to similar specifications as the original model from 1...
Wood, Paint
$7,792
H 39.38 in W 30.32 in D 31.5 in
Easy Chair Model AP-15 Designed by Hans Wegner Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model AP-15 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark.
Fabric, Oak
$17,500 / set
H 35.5 in W 27 in D 29 in
Paolo Buffa Pair of Lounge Chairs in Light Blue Velvet, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Paolo Buffa pair of lounge chairs or armchairs with curved wingback and back buttons, cushion seat, rounded armrests and elegantly tapered legs, Italy, 1950s. These incredibly chic l...
Velvet, Walnut
‘Fantasy Island’ 2-seater sofa by Kurt Bayer, 1980's
By Kurt Bayer
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A magnificent "Fantasy Island" 2-seat sofa by Kurt Bayer, Germany 1980's. This sculptural sofa is made of wood, steel and leather, a beautiful combination. The base, the backrest an...
Steel
$6,733
H 35.44 in Dm 29.53 in
Charming Pink Art Decò Barovier e Toso Pendant Light, Murano Glass, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid Murano chandelier made by the Barovier and Toso glassworks in the 1940s, rare "pink" glass. The chandelier measures 95 cm in height and 75 in diameter. Possible to rewire ...
Murano Glass
$3,300
H 14 in W 59.25 in D 24 in
19th Century Lacquered Coffee Table with Hand-Carved Apron and Chow Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A long low Kang Qing Dynasty period lacquered coffee table from the 19th century with carved apron and chow legs. Step into the world of Qing Dynasty elegance with this long, low Kan...
Wood
$1,082Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 26.4 in W 31.5 in D 25.6 in
"Overdyed Reloaded" Lounge Chair in Birchwood and Steel by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Overdyed Reloaded" is a lounge chair, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, featuring seat, back and arms in birch covered by flame-retardant and stress-resis...
Steel
$13,019
H 28.35 in W 37.41 in D 33.47 in
"Manhattan" armchair, designed by Jorge Zalszupin for "l'Atelier"
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Barcelona, ES
Fantastic "Manhattan" armchair designed by the Brazilian architect of Polish origin Jorge Zalszupin, produced by his own company “l’Atelier”, an authentic rarity. Perhaps “Manhattan”...
Iron
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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