$8,245
H 47 in W 36.75 in D 32.5 in
Husk Privacy Chair in Ash with a Winter Wheat Finish by Laura Mays for Wooda
By Laura Mays, Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
The Husk chair by Laura Mays for Wooda is derived from the 'wing chair' or 'Porters chair', which
Upholstery, Hardwood, Ash
$3,120Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 52.5 in W 33.75 in D 32.5 in
1 Hightower Shelter Noise Privacy Lounge Chair
By Flemming Busk 1
Located in Pasadena, TX
Busk + Hertzog, Shelter is a high profile lounge chair centered around comfort and privacy. These
Fabric
$19,063 / set
H 40.16 in W 33.08 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Gianfranco Frattini Model 877 Wing Chairs, Cassina, white boucle C. 1957
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Dublin 8, IE
chairs were designed to give privacy to people when they were talking so that others could neither see
Bouclé, Walnut
$15,731Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 42.13 in W 34.65 in D 31.11 in
Early Egg Chair and Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brussels, Brussels
shape is what allows the Egg Chair to guarantee privacy (initially in the Lobby of the SAS Hotel). Its
Aluminum
$1,434
H 42.92 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
Restored Art Deco Wingchair, Beech, Reupholstered, Polished, Czech, 1940s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
provides maximum comfort and a sense of privacy. The chair is built on a stable construction of solid
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Sold
H 75 in W 37 in D 33 in
Fine Custom Brass Nail Head Trimmed Green Leather Tufted Porter Canopy Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
privacy. The chair is accented with precise brass nailhead trim and includes hidden storage doors at the
Brass
Egg Chair in Brazilian Cowhide
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Chair allows sitters to swivel toward a conversation or away from others for more privacy. This is
Cowhide
Egg Chair and Ottoman in Brazilian Cowhide
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
chair allows sitters to swivel toward a conversation or away from others for more privacy. This is
Cowhide
'Egg' Swivel Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Signed
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
club chair cradles and supports the human body while allowing for conversation or privacy. The Egg
Aluminum
Danish Mahogany Wingback Easy Chair by Frits Henningsen, c. 1940's
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
also provides a sense of privacy and enclosure, making this chair an inviting sanctuary within any
Fabric, Wood
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3316 Egg Chairs and Footstools
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cradles and supports the human body while allowing for conversation or privacy. These chairs stand on a
Sold
H 42 in W 34 in L 42 in
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair & Stool for Fritz Hansen with Original Leather, Signed
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for conversation or privacy. This lounge chair stands on a cast aluminum four star base, offering 360
Aluminum
Sold
H 42.25 in W 34 in D 37.5 in
Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in Black Elegance Leather with Tilt
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
body while allowing for conversation or privacy. This Egg chair stands on a cast aluminum four-star
Aluminum
Sold
H 42.5 in W 30.5 in D 27 in
Pair of Louis XV Period French Walnut Confessional Bergère Chairs, circa 1750
Located in Atlanta, GA
, offering the perfect privacy needed for a confessional chair. The open arms are partially upholstered and
Upholstery, Walnut
Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in Blue Leather, Signed
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
supports the human body while allowing for conversation or privacy. This Arne Jacobsen Egg chair stands on
Aluminum
Sold
H 42 in W 35 in D 32 in
Egg Chair in Burnt Orange Leather, Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Signed 1963
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
privacy. This lounge chair stands on a cast aluminum four star base, offering 360° of movement and retains
Aluminum
Sold
H 42 in W 35 in D 32 in
Egg Swivel Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Double Signed, August 1967
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
human body while allowing for conversation or privacy. The Egg lounge chair stands on a cast aluminum
Aluminum
Sold
H 42 in W 34 in D 31 in
1st-Gen 1958 Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair for Fritz Hansen w Original Leather, Signed
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cradles and supports the human body while allowing for conversation or privacy. This swivel chair stands
Aluminum
Modernist Dutch Industrial Desk with Privacy Screen
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
matching privacy screen. The chair opening measures 26.5". In original condition with visible wear and
Metal
Sold
H 42 in W 35 in D 32 in
Arne Jacobsen Leather Egg Chair & Footstool for Fritz Hansen, Double Signed 1965
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
supports the human body while allowing for conversation or privacy. This lounge chair stands on a cast
Aluminum
Sold
H 43 in W 32 in D 29 in
Pair of French Louis XV Style 19th Century Walnut Confessional Bergère Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
slanted back, offering the perfect privacy needed for a confessional chair. The graceful open arms are
Upholstery, Walnut
Oxford Chair by Arne Jacobsen, Produced by Fritz Hansen, 1963
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
professor seating in it. It also gives a kind of privacy. Then the Oxford chair is developed with 3
$5,043 / set
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 40.16 in
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Brown Leather Togo, Set of Two
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a design Classic. This two-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and comprises of...
Leather
$592 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Set of 2 Brutalist Whitewashed Reclaimed Wood Collage Tiles by Peter Glassford
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
A sculptural White wash collage tiles by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one-of-a-kind composition. Each tile measure...
Wood
$7,200
H 32 in W 33 in D 33 in
Eames 670 Rosewood Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Herman Miller (A)
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
One of the most iconic designs of the Mid Century period the Eames 670 lounge chair with 671 ottoman . In the very desirable black leather and enhanced even further with a rich Brazi...
Aluminum
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$2,672 / item
H 13.78 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
Organic Modern Center Table Jean in Natural Travertine Marble Stone
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Jean oval center table is unique in its conception with Organic Modern inspiration. Natural Stone is unrepeatable in its individuality, this way each Jean center table is unique fea...
Marble
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood, Denmark - 1960s.
Wood
$5,500
H 27 in W 102 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Gondola Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the iconic Gondola Sofa, a masterpiece of mid-century modern design by Adrian Pearsall. With its sculptural silhouette, this sofa embodies the sleek, organic aesthetic th...
Fabric, Walnut
Knoll Marble Dining Table With 5 Chairs by Eero Saarinen, 1960s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Magnificent and fully original Tulip dining set designed by Eero Saarinen. It is produced by Knoll International in the 1960s. The set consists of 5 original tulip chairs and the o...
Carrara Marble, Metal
$14,600
H 40.36 in W 33.08 in D 37.01 in
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Lounge Chair in Green Upholstery and Teak
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, lounge chair, model 877, fabric, teak, Italy, 1959 This grand lounge chair is based on a solid construction, featuring strict lines and angular shap...
Fabric, Teak
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue fabric sofa or settee attributed to Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, c. 1950s. For reference study model "Mikki" for Puunveisto Oy - Träsnideri Ab, Finland. We...
Fabric, Wood
Two-Seater Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset. It is the first sofa/chair ever made only of foam and leather. The collection features an ergonomic design with polye...
Textile, Foam
Donbar Faceted Fireplace in Patinated Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Donbar fireplace, iron, Belgium, 1970s A 1970s fireplace by Donbar made in Belgium in the 1970s. Crafted from patinated black iron, this fireplace embraces a mesmerizing interplay o...
Iron
$1,510
H 29.53 in W 11.42 in D 51.19 in
Rustic West African Tribal Lobi Chair, Burkina Faso, Wabi Sabi, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A highly decorative African Lobi chair, crafted in Burkina Faso during the 1940s. This type of stool / chair was for individual use and marked the social rank of its owner. Carved f...
Wood
Early Rare Eames Screen Room Divider FSW-6 in Rosewood
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
An extremely rare first generation Eames FSW-6 privacy screen, in Rosewood Veneer at 68 height, with cotton fabric connector in good condition, no tears, fraying at the end. Rosewo...
Rosewood, Plywood
"Flower" sconce by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Sputnik chandelier in brass with globes in Murano and opaline glass. Creation by Studio Glustin. Italy, 2023.
Brass
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.
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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.
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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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