$5,727
H 37.41 in W 16.15 in D 20.48 in
Piero Fornasetti 'Capitello Ionico' Chair in Black and White, Italy, circa 2006
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in London, GB
A wonderful 'Capitello Ionico' or 'Ionic Capital' wooden chair designed by the great Piero
Wood, Lacquer
Fornasetti Chair Capitello Corinzio
By Fornasetti
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
This chair has a lithographically applied graphic which is hand-finished and covered with a smooth lacquer.
Wood
Unavailable
H 37.01 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Piero Fornasetti chair "Capitello Corinizio", Italy circa 1960
By Fornasetti
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
An early chair by Piero Fornasetti, “Capitello Corinizio” Lithographically printed. Wood, lacquer
Metal
Unavailable
H 37.01 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Piero Fornasetti chair "Capitello Corinizio", Italy circa 1960
By Fornasetti
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
An early chair by Piero Fornasetti. “Capitello Corinizio” Lithographically printed. Wood, lacquer
Metal
Piero Fornasetti, Chair Model "Capitello Corinzio"
By Fornasetti
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
Piero Fornasetti 1913-1988, chair from the architecture series with Corinthian motif. Signed
Wood
"CAPITELLO CORINZIO" CHAIR BY PIERO FORNASETTI
By Fornasetti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
SIDE CHAIR BY PIERO FORNASETTI
Unavailable
H 94 in W 41 in D 45 in
Piero Fornasetti white colored chair “Capitello Ionico”, Italy circa 1970
By Fornasetti
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
A Piero Fornasetti chair “Capitello Ionico” Lithographically printed and hand colored. Mark to base
Wood
Fornasetti 'Capitello Ionico' Chair
By Fornasetti
Located in Astoria, NY
Fornasetti 'Capitello Ionico' lacquered wooden chair in black with enameled metal legs and a
Metal
Fornasetti Capitello Chair
By Fornasetti
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original Fornasetti chair confirmed by Barnaba Fornasetti. Model “Capitello corinzio”, made by his
Capitello Corinzio Chair by Piero Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in East Hampton, NY
Capitello Corinzio chair by Piero Fornasetti.
Metal
Pair of Fornasetti "Capitello" chairs.
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
A Pair of "Capitello" Side Chairs by Atelier Fornasetti. Lithographically printed on a
Chair by Piero Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
A chair by Piero Fornasetti. “Capitello Ionico”. Lithographically printed. Wood, lacquer
Wood
Chair by Piero Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
A chair by Piero Fornasetti. “Capitello Ionico” Lithographically printed. Wood, lacquer, wooden
Wood
A Chair by Atelier Fornasetti.
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
A Chair by Atelier Fornasetti. "Capitello corinzio" Depicting a Corinthian column. Wood, lacquer
Wood, Lacquer
Fornasetti Chair Capitello Jonico
By Fornasetti
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
lacquer. 4 of 12 produced in 2016. The Italian artist and illustrator Piero Fornasetti was one of the
Iconic "Capitello" Chair by P. Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in Brussels, BE
Signed and dated 1988. Labeled.
Metal
Atelier Fornasetti Pair of “Capitello Corinzio” Chairs
By Fornasetti
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
An Atelier Fornasetti pair of “Capitello Corinzio” chairs. Lithographically printed wood, lacquer
Metal
Fornasetti Corinthian Capitello Chair
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Designed in 1955, this Piero Fornasetti (1913 – 1988) chair was made by the Fornasetti Atelier
Metal
An Atelier Fornasetti Wastepaper Bin
By Fornasetti
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
An Atelier Fornasetti Wastepaper Bin. “Capitello” Lithographically printed and hand coloured
Fornasetti "Capitello Corinzio" Side Chair
By Fornasetti
Located in North Miami, FL
"Corinthian Column" transfer printed side chair by Piero Fornasetti. Paper label on underside.
Wood
Fornasetti Chair Capitello Corinzio
By Fornasetti
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
lacquer. 12 of 20 produced in 2016. The Italian artist and illustrator Piero Fornasetti was one of the
Wood
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Rare Vintage Mid-20th Century Limited edition Fornasetti Umbrella Stand
By Fornasetti
Located in London, GB
This highly decorative piece is in excellent condition and a rare subject depicting bags & light luggage from the mid-20th century. There is also an image showing the limited edition...
Metal
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Oak, Fabric, Bouclé
'Lux Gstaadt' Chair by Fornasetti, Contemporary
By Fornasetti
Located in London, England
Charming chair with the back rest decorated both sides with Fornasetti's muse, Lina Cavalieri, sporting a purple knitted ski hat with a yellow pom-pom. Hand-coloured transfer printe...
Lacquer
$25,400Sale Price|27% Off
H 56.5 in W 47.25 in D 33.25 in
'Pompeiana' Corner Cabinet by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, 2 of 2 in 1988, Signed
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 'much larger than it looks' collectors item is the 'Pompeiana' corner cabinet by Piero Fornasetti, completed in 1988, signed, dated and numbered 2 of 2. Fornasetti cabinets, es...
Brass
Unavailable|$36,402 / item
H 23.63 in W 169.3 in D 59.85 in
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Strumenti Musical or Libri Screen
By Fornasetti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An iconic mid-size screen depicting a library shelf on one side and musical instruments on the verso. A period example, circa 1954. Measures: 53 1/2" high.
Wood
Piero Fornasetti Umbrella Stand
By Fornasetti
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare umbrella stand by Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988), Italian designer known for his whimsical trompe l'oeil works on metal. This is an early example, circa 1950s-1960s.
Artemide Toni Cordero Priamo Table Lamp
By Toni Cordero, Artemide
Located in Munich, DE
The "Priamo" table lamp designed by the Italian designer Toni Cordero (1937-2001) for Artemide from the Milano Torno Series, 1990. Galvanize steel structure, cast brass base finished...
Brass, Bronze
Wood and Metal "Balloon" Chair by Piero Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in East Hampton, NY
Piero Fornasetti lithographed wood and painted metal side chair.
Metal
Neo-Renaissance Period Stone Fireplace, Dated 1534
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This outstanding Tonnerre stone fireplace is a masterpiece of the first French Renaissance. It was sculpted in 1534, under the reign of King François the 1st for Philippe Merlan (150...
Stone
Charles Hollis Jones "Le Dome" Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Highland, IN
Many consider Charles Hollis Jones "Le Dome" his finest work. Part of his "Signature Collection" in 1977 and crafted by Swedlow (an aviation specialist in Southern California) this r...
Bronze
$7,918
H 37.41 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Italian Vintage Design “Musicale” Chair by Pierro Fornasetti, 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Renens, CH
A Musicale chair by Piero Fornasetti, produced by Atelier Fornasetti during the early 1990s. The Fornasetti company is specialized in handmade furniture and homewares, which it ha...
Metal
$5,516Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.875 in W 16.25 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Piero Fornasetti "Musicale" Lacquer & Painted Italian Chair C. 1960
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Atlanta, GA
Piero Fornasetti (Italian, 1913-1988), circa 1960. Musicale or Musical chair, designed by the esteemed Piero Fornasetti in Italy, during the early 1960s. While most of these chairs ...
Wood, Lacquer
$28,365Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 29.14 in D 15.75 in
Fornasetti Desk and Chair "FIORI NELLA NOTTE" - Unique Pieces
By Fornasetti
Located in Rome, RM
The Fornasetti "Fiori nella Notte" desk and chair are unique pieces made in exclusive for Betony Vernon's private home in Paris in 2004. The desk has a drawer and the top opens to be...
Wood, Lacquer
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.