$878 / set
H 36.5 in W 22 in D 22 in
Pair of Postmodern Chairs in Cream Leather Bottega Side Chair by Frag, Italy
By Mario Bellini, Frag
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Bottega chairs great condition in leather made in Italy
Leather
Three Italian Bottega Red Leather Stools by Frag
By Frag
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of three Bottega bar stools by iconic Italian furniture maker Frag. Crafted in rich red
Leather
Sold
H 36.62 in W 24.02 in D 21.66 in
8 leather Bottega dining chairs by Fauciglietti & Bianchi for Frag Italy
By Frag
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Elegant & comfortable Bottega armchairs in cognac/orange leather. Designed by Renzo Fauciglietti
Leather
Sold
H 36.25 in W 24.5 in D 22.25 in
Postmodern Set of 4 Chairs in White Leather Bottega by Frag, Italy
By Frag, Mario Bellini
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of 4 leather wrapped chairs engineered for support, harmonic sheet steel back flexes to respond to your body, lightly padded for added comfort, this set retails for ove...
Leather
Sold
H 40 in W 16.5 in D 18.25 in
Frag Italian "Bottega" Barstools in Wine Colored Saddle Leather, Set of 3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of 3 barstools by Italian company Frag in a wine colored saddle leather. Circa 2000's, model
Leather
Sold
H 36.75 in W 17.75 in D 19.75 in
Bottega Dining Chairs by Renzo Fauciglietti & Graziella Bianchi, A Set of 6
By Renzo Fauciglietti & Graziella Bianchi, Frag
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Renzo Fauciglietti & Graziella Bianchi for Frag, these 6 Italian Bottega dining chairs
Steel
Sold
H 37 in W 23.75 in D 20.75 in
Bottega Leather Dining Arm Chairs by Fauciglietti and Bianchi for DWR
By Renzo Fauciglietti & Graziella Bianchi, Frag
Located in Miami, FL
& Graziella Bianchi and manufactured by Frag for Design Within Reach. Arm height: 24-3/4" Bottega Chair
Steel
$2,860Sale Price|35% Off
H 35 in W 48 in D 1 in
Red, Hot & You, Abstract, Acrylic on Canvas, Shapes, Colors, Organic Forms
By Peggy Vineyard
Located in Houston, TX
Red, Hot and You is an acrylic on canvas by artist Peggy Vineyard. It was completed in 2021. Red, Hot and You brings out the colors in this abstract/expressionism painting. The ...
Canvas, Acrylic
Turned Biomorphic Walnut Bowl by Rude Osolnik
By Rude Osolnik
Located in Ferndale, MI
Turned biomorphic walnut bowl, Rude Osolnik Originals.
Walnut
$22,000
H 100.4 in W 231.5 in D 19.3 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Modular Wall Unit in Walnut & Aluminum
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller, modular wall unit model 'CSS', walnut, aluminium, glass, United States, 1959 Herman Miller introduced George Nelson’s Comprehensive Storage System (...
Aluminum
$3,250 / set
H 38 in W 17 in D 21 in
Frag Italy 6 Stitched Leather Side Chairs Style of Mario Bellini Post-Modern
By Mario Bellini, Frag
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Italian set of four six (6) off-white stitched leather side or dining chairs by design company Frag. Made in Italy as marked. 100% leather. Similar in style to the Cassina leather...
Leather
Charles Hollis Jones Custom Lucite Brass Console
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning Lucite and brass colored console custom made and designed by Charles Hollis Jones. This beautiful functional piece is 84 inches in length and 16 inches deep. It is 34.5 in...
Metal
Florence Knoll designed four door credenza for Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
Very clean and original early Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates Credenza. Teak cabinet with cream doors and maple veneer interior . Left side of cabinet holds two drawers and tw...
Wood
1970’s George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Long Dresser
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We recently acquired a set of George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge chests out of an estate. They are vintage 1970’s and still each retain the Herman Miller Label. Please see our other li...
Rosewood
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut Armoire
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut Armoire This armoire measures: 42 wide x 18 deep x 45.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vin...
Walnut
$846 / set
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Chair Louis XX by Philippe Starck for Vitra, 1990s, Set of 4
By Vitra, Philippe Starck
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Indulge in the iconic design and rich history of Philippe Starck's Louis XX chairs. Inspired by the opulence of 18th-century French furniture, these chairs boast a contemporary twist...
Aluminum
$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
H 10 in W 17 in D 6 in
Massive Bronze Artist Proof Rhinoceros Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in San Diego, CA
Massive bronze artist proof (AP) rhinoceros sculpture by Loet Vanderveen circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a wonderful patina and measures a substantial 1...
Bronze
Soriana Lounge Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Toronto, ON
The Soriana collection aimed to blend beauty and comfort through a unique design featuring a bundle of fabric secured by a chrome-plated steel clamp. The "Soriana Chair," the inaugur...
Fabric
$1,052 / set
H 1.78 in Dm 3.08 in
Six Scandinavian Modern Bowls by Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg for Arabia, Finland
By Arabia of Finland, Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
These very rare six Scandinavian Modern small bowls carries a sense of grace, elegance and beauty that can be found in the most delicate creations. Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg, 1905-19...
Porcelain
$2,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 14.25 in W 30 in D 30 in
Pair of Low Profile Industrial Stainless Steel End Tables / Pedestals
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of low profile industrial stainless steel end tables / pedestals, circa 1990s. Super heavy and solid with levelers on each corner. They can be used as low profile end tables or ...
Stainless Steel
1970’s George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Tall Chest
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We recently acquired a set of George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge chests out of an estate. They are vintage 1970’s and still each retain the Herman Miller Label. Please see our other li...
Rosewood
LaPalma Swivel Adjustable Black Leather Stool IN STOCK
By LaPalma
Located in New York, NY
Lapalma stool
Leather
Two Sided Angled Credenza
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular 2 sided credenza with an angled shape. Each side has 10 drawers with two doors that can "hide" the drawers or swing open to allow access to them. Meant to freestand in ...
Wood
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.