$13,500 / set
H 60 in W 43 in D 36 in
Yves Boucard Pair of Manu and Elle High Back Modern Whimsical Chairs, Swiss
By Yves Boucard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Whimsical and fun Yves Boucard high back chairs. Dramatic freeform chairs are constructed of wood
Wood
$636Sale Price|20% Off
H 42.25 in W 19 in D 19 in
Live Edge, Organic, Redwood Freeform Wood Side Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Live edge, organic freeform wood side chair Chair is made from redwood trees, and has a very
Wood
Sabena, Freeform Lounge Chair, Walnut, Iron, Brass, Mexico, 1950s
By Sabena
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, black-painted iron and brass lounge chair produced by Sabena, Mexico, 1950s. Seat Height
Brass, Iron
$4,600
H 21.5 in W 27.75 in D 25.5 in
Sabena, Freeform Lounge Chair, Walnut, Iron, Brass, Mexico, 1950s
By Sabena
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, black-painted iron and brass lounge chair produced by Sabena, Mexico, 1950s. Seat Height
Brass, Iron
$6,900
H 69.5 in W 38 in D 64 in
Swedish Designer, Primitive Freeform Lounge Chair, Painted Wood, Sweden, c 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A sculpted painted wooden, primitive freeform lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, circa
Wood
$4,100
H 31.11 in Dm 19.69 in
Pair of 19th Century French Schumacher Freeform Napoleon III Side Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A pair of French Napoleon III Button back side chairs. With their elegant ebonised legs
Upholstery, Wood
$4,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 24.02 in W 28.35 in D 28.75 in
Super Rare 'Mecurio' Chairs by French Artist Claude Courtecuisse, Steiner, 1967
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
allowed for the production of expressive freeform designs. The 'Mecurio' chairs were exhibited at the
Aluminum
$3,750 / set
H 42.25 in W 29 in D 30.5 in
Danish Modern, Wingback Chair, Blue Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Danish Mid-Century Modern, Wingback Chair, Blue Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1940s A freeform wingback
Fabric, Wood
$37,500 / set
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Guglielmo Pecorini Dining Room Set with Chairs and Table in Wood
By Guglielmo Pecorini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
designer Guglielmo Pecorini, consisting of a freeform table and five sculptural chairs. The table’s
Pine, Chestnut
John Procario, Freeform Series Lounge Chair
By John Procario
Located in New York, NY
The elegance of John Procario’s Freeform Series is translated in his bentwood Freeform Series
Ash
Chic Pair of Original Karl Springer JMF Chairs in Goatskin
By Karl Springer
Located in Jesteburg, DE
An original design by Karl Springer for Tura, this freeform chair exemplifies the modernist
Goatskin
Freeform Metal Lounge Modern Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 2011 side chair made by artist John Andrews. Made from stainless steel washers. Works great
Metal
Pair of Freeform Lounge Chairs by Sabena of Mexico
By Sabena
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Pair of freeform "Sabino" wood lounge chairs by Sabena of Mexico, c.1960s. The lounge chairs
Metal, Brass
Sabena, Freeform Lounge Chair, Walnut, Iron, Brass, Mexico, 1950s
By Sabena
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, black-painted iron and brass lounge chair produced by Sabena, Mexico, 1950s. Seat height
Brass, Iron
Sold
H 29 in W 35 in D 47 in
American Designer, Large Freeform Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of large fabric and wood freeform lounge chairs designed and produced in the United States
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Biomorphic Organic Modern Woven Rattan Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. Constructed from woven rattan and wicker cushions lashed together in the design of a freeform chair. No makers
Wicker, Rattan
1990s Vladimir Kagan for Preview Biomorphic Freeform Armchair
By Preview
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a stylish, iconic, avant-garde chair by Vladimir Kagan for Preview
Fabric
American Designer, Freeform Armchair, Walnut, USA, 1980
Located in High Point, NC
A freeform walnut lounge or armchair designed and produced in the US. Signed Fisher and dated 1980
Walnut
Bamboo Loop Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique freeform bamboo chair with curved lines. One of a kind.
Bamboo
Olavi Hanninen Set Of 6 Dining Chairs
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Miami, FL
These brutalist dining chairs were designed by olavi hanninen . The freeform design of these elm
Elm
Freeform Lounge Chair by Sabena of Mexico
By Sabena
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Freeform wood lounge chair by Sabena of Mexico, c.1960s. The lounge chair features a freeform wood
Iron
Vladimir Kagan “Freeform” Chairs, a pair
By Vladimir Kagan, Preview
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s for Preview, freshly reupholstered in woven wool / cotton blend fabric. These chairs are
Fabric
Freeform Chair by Vladimir Kagan for Preview
By Vladimir Kagan, Preview
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Original fabric and design by Vladimir Kagan. Made in North Carolina
Fabric
Sold
H 28.5 in W 28.75 in D 28 in
1990s Vladimir Kagan for Preview Biomorphic Avant-Garde Freeform Armchair
By Preview
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a stylish, iconic, avant-garde chair by Vladimir Kagan for Preview
Fabric, Hardwood
Freeform Sculptural Chairs Signed Silson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Little is known of the sculptor Silson of New Zealand, but his work speaks volumes of his talents. Both of the forms celebrate nature, and seem to have sprung right out the ground as...
Frits Henningsen Easy Chair, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Hudson, NY
Early freeform occasional chair by Henningsen. Solid mahogany neoclassical legs. Made at Frits
Fritz Hansen Low Back Easy Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Hudson, NY
Freeform low back wing chair with large curved arms, on mahogany stained beech legs. Reupholstered
Fritz Hansen Easy Chair Model 1672
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Hudson, NY
Freeform high back wing chair with large curved arms, on mahogany stained beech legs
Scuptural Freeform Wood "Tongue" Chair + Ottoman
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural piece - made of ONE solid length of wood. Chair comes with matching ottoman. This
Erotic Sculptural "Love" Seat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
love seat for two. If you haven't figured it out yet, this freeform sculpture is actually a chair for
Axel Larsson Easy Chair for Svenska Möbelfabrik Bodafors
By Bodafors, Axel Larsson
Located in Hudson, NY
Designed in 1937, this Axel Larsson easy chair is a freeform sculpture with a solid birch frame
Leather, Birch
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$9,039 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Alabaster, Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$12,200 / item
H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 35.44 in
Contemporary Mexican Design Handcrafted Wood Cabinet Carmen, Mirror
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Carmen is a bartender, a storage cabinet with a functional design. Inside, it has a pair of drawers for storing objects, space for bottles, compartments for glasses and a cup holder...
Steel
$232,138Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and yellow velvet sectional sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 25.25” H x 98” W x 98” D Seat Height: 17”
Velvet, Rattan
$16,706 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table
Located in AVENZA CARRARA, IT
The Ondamarmo series by Federica Elmo includes 6 objects: The extra large dining table, two smaller size tables, three shelves, and a tray designed as an evolution of the shapes of t...
Onyx
$4,639 / item
H 31.5 in W 24.5 in D 29 in
Clara Porset's Mexican Butaque Chair, licensed reedition by Luteca
By Luteca Furniture, Clara Porset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to champion...
Hide, Maple
$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
$5,989Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
$13,690 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$4,950
H 69.69 in W 24.22 in D 5.91 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-Mounted Mirror with Shelf in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall-mounted mirror with shelf, teak, mirrored glass, Italy, 1950s An exemplar of mid-century modern design, this sleek, wall-mounted mirror epitomizes finesse and the inimitable ch...
Mirror, Teak
$7,882 / set
H 48 in W 69 in D 48 in
Trapezi Five Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi Chandelier Offers a Contemporary Interpretation of the Murano Glass Chandelier, Grounded in Italian Design and Shaped by the Clarity and Lightness of the International St...
Brass
$6,300 / item
H 16 in W 58 in D 32 in
Organic Shaped Modern Nesting Coffee Tables by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped nesting coffee tables by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut, natural finish Table one: 58" x 32" x 16"H Table two: 46" x 25" x 13.5" If not in stock, current productio...
Hardwood, Walnut
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.
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