$362 / item
H 31.89 in W 16.54 in D 18.51 in
Multiple Industrial Galvanitas S16 Dining Chairs in Various Colors, Netherlands
By Galvanitas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Functional / Industrial Galvanitas S16 plywood chairs in the style of Prouvé. Frames are made of
Metal
$362 / item
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Stacking Chairs S21 Galvanitas, Minimalistic Plywood Black- Grey Metal Chairs
By Friso Kramer, Galvanitas Pagholz
Located in Antwerp, BE
The Galvanitas S16 chairs are industrial minimalistic stacking chairs designed in the late 1950s
Metal
$1,147 / set
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 16.15 in
Set of 4 Galvanitas Oosterhout NV S16 Compass Chairs, Dutch Design, 1950s
By Galvanitas
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
For sale is a lovely set of four Galvanitas S16 Compass Chairs, arguably the most iconic school
Sheet Metal
Sold
H 31.89 in W 16.54 in D 18.51 in
Set Industrial Galvanitas S16 Dining Chairs in Primary Colors, Netherlands
By Galvanitas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Functional / industrial Galvanitas S16 plywood chairs in the style of Prouvé. Frames are made of
Metal
Sold
H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in
Large Stock of Brown Stackable Galvanitas S16 Industrial Diner Chairs, 1960s
By Galvanitas
Located in Voorburg, NL
Highly wanted Industrial S16 Pagwood stacking chairs by Galvanitas, designed in the manner of
Plywood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in
Large Stock of Stunning Stackable Galvanitas S16 Industrial Diner Chairs, 1960s
By Galvanitas
Located in Voorburg, NL
Highly wanted Industrial S16 pagwood stacking chairs by Galvanitas, designed in the manner of
Steel
Sold
H 30.71 in W 20.87 in L 30.71 in
Large Stock of Stackable Galvanitas S16 Industrial Diner Chairs in Wenge, 1960s
By Galvanitas Pagholz
Located in Voorburg, NL
Highly wanted industrial S16 Pagwood stacking chairs by Galvanitas, designed in the manner of
Steel
Vintage Galvanitas Plywood Chair S16 Dark Ebony, Netherlands
By Galvanitas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage industrial Galvanitas S16 plywood chair. Black folded and welded steel bases with dark
Metal
Sold
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 18.51 in
Multiple vintage Galvanitas Plywood Chairs S16 dark ebony, Netherlands
By Galvanitas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage Industrial Galvanitas S16 plywood chairs. Black folded and welded steel bases with dark
Metal
Sold
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 18.51 in
Multiple Black Galvanitas Industrial Plywood Chairs S16, Netherlands
By Galvanitas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage industrial Galvanitas S16 plywood chairs. Black or very dark brown steel frames and dark
Metal
Galvanitas Industrial Plywood Chairs S16, Netherlands
By Galvanitas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Functional and Industrial Galvanitas S16 plywood chairs. Plywood (synthetic) seats and backs in
Steel
S16 Dining Chair by Galvanitas, Compass Collection, Set of Four
By Galvanitas
Located in Hook, Hampshire
S16 dining chair by Galvanitas – compass collection – set of four S16 dining chair by Galvanitas
Sheet Metal
S16 Dining Chair By Galvanitas - Compass Collection - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
result chair in the 1950’s alongside the S16 chair designed and produced by Galvanitas. The S16 came from
Laminate
Sold
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in L 31.5 in
S16 Dining Chair by Galvanitas, Compass Collection, Quantity Available
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Hook, Hampshire
S16 dining chair by Galvanitas – Compass Collection – Quantity Available S16 dining chair by
Laminate
S16 Dining Chair by Galvanitas, Compass Collection, Set of Eight
By Friso Kramer
Located in Hook, Hampshire
S16 dining chair by Galvanitas, Compass collection, set of eight S16 dining chair by Galvanitas
Laminate
Sold
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 16.15 in
S16 Dining Chair By Galvanitas, Compass Collection, Set Of Eleven
By Friso Kramer
Located in Hook, Hampshire
S16 dining chair by Galvanitas, compass collection, set of eleven. The Classic Dutch compass leg
Laminate
S16 Dining Chair by Galvanitas, Compass Collection, Set of Four
By Friso Kramer
Located in Hook, Hampshire
S16 dining chair by Galvanitas – compass collection – set of four. The Classic Dutch compass leg
Laminate
Galvanitas S16 Dining Chairs + Table - for Taiga NY
By Galvanitas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Galvanitas S16 - frames folded sheet steel black powder coated and seat / backpanel of brown resin
Sold
H 31.89 in W 16.54 in D 18.51 in
Multiple Industrial Galvanitas S16 Dining Chairs - Andrea / Jonathan NY
By Galvanitas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Functional / Industrial Galvanitas S16 plywood chairs in the style of Prouvé. Frames are made of
Sold
H 31.89 in W 16.54 in D 18.51 in
Multiple Galvanitas S16 dining chairs mixed colors for Emily (TN 37138)
By Galvanitas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Functional / Industrial Galvanitas S16 plywood chairs in the style of Prouvé. Frames are made of
2 Galvanitas Industrial Plywood Chairs S16 for Paul
By Galvanitas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Listing for Paul, GB Functional / Industrial Galvanitas S16 plywood chairs in the style of Prouvé
Sold
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 18.51 in
Multiple Galvanitas Industrial Plywood Chairs S16, Netherlands for Elizabeth
By Galvanitas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
For Elizabeth (liz) / NY. 4x Functional / Industrial Galvanitas S16 plywood chairs in the style of
Multiple Galvanitas Industrial Plywood Chairs S16, Netherlands
By Galvanitas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Functional / Industrial Galvanitas S16 plywood chairs in the style of Prouvé. The plywood seats and
Multiple Galvanitas Industrial Plywood Chairs S16, Netherlands
By Galvanitas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
12 Functional / Industrial Galvanitas S16 plywood chairs. Plywood (synthetic) seats and backs in
Metal
Two Galvanitas Mid-Century Plywood Chairs
By Galvanitas
Located in Belmont, MA
Two Galvanitas Mid-Century Modern S16 molded and cherry stained plywood and black patinated pressed
Plywood
Sold
H 31.89 in W 15.75 in D 16.93 in
Set of 10 Galavanitas S16 Industrial Plywood School Chairs, Dutch Design, 1960s
By Friso Kramer, Galvanitas, Marko
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dutch mid-century. Like the Kramer chairs, the Galvanitas S16 are still being produced today. Our chairs
Metal
Set of Four Vintage Model S16 Chairs from Galvanitas
By Galvanitas
Located in Tourcoing, FR
The S16 chair was produced in the late 1950s and 1960s for public buildings (universities
Metal
Bench Clothespin in Solid Natural Cedar Wood
Located in Paris, FR
Bench Clothespin in solid natural cedar wood, with red metal mechanism. Treated solid wood with wax with natural pine extracts. L240xD45xH43cm, price: 8900,00€ L190xD45xH42cm, price...
Cedar
$1,198Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 28 in W 36 in D 6 in
Fireplace Screen in Metal with a Blackened Steel Finish Customizable
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
The Court Screen is a modern metal fireplace screen cover that can be used flush fitted into the fireplace opening or can stand right outside a fireplace opening. It protects from sp...
Steel
Dutch Design RAAK Opal Wall Lights
By RAAK
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exceptional constructivist design in Bauhaus style. Opaline glass in a mold formed with a bakelite suspension, labeled RAAK.
Opaline Glass, Bakelite
$3,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
Sculptural 1940s Bentwood Armchairs Koželka & Kropáček with Original Upholstery.
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Sculptural 1940s Bentwood Armchairs by Koželka & Kropáček with Original Green Upholstery – Prague, Czechoslovakia A rare and elegant pair of bentwood armchairs designed in the 1940s...
Upholstery, Bentwood
$2,717 / item
H 19.69 in W 13.78 in D 11.82 in
Vondel Side Table by Kevin Frankental, Handcrafted Minimalist Design
By Kevin Frankental
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Designed as a midpoint between a sculpture and an accessory, the Vondel side table in unfilled Travertine presents a sense of permanence – giving it a strong presence in a space. Str...
Travertine
$1,509 / set
H 29.93 in W 15.95 in D 16.54 in
1957, Arne Jacobsen, Set of Two Rare Vintage Laminated 3103 Dining Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Metal, Chrome
$4,000 / set
H 30 in W 23 in D 25 in
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Katavolos, Littell & Kelley for Laverne International
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of leather sling lounge chairs designed by William Katavolos, Douglas Kelley and Ross Littell c.1952, USA. The iconic sling-back lounge chairs feature a chrome plated steel fram...
Steel, Chrome
Pair of 1960s Sergio Mazza 'Sigma' Wall or Ceiling Lights for Artemide
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Sigma' wall or ceiling lights for Artemide, 1960s. Executed in nickeled brass and pressed opaline glass by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy, circa 1960s. Each lig...
Brass, Nickel
$1,970 / set
H 38.5 in W 17.5 in D 20 in
Four French Early Modernist Wood Dining Chairs with Inlaid Brass Grid Back
Located in New York, NY
Set of four French Early Modern dining chairs. The chairs have a sober, Proto- Modern sensibility with a back splat in the form of perpendicular grid. Brass and mother of pearl are i...
Brass
$978
H 13.78 in W 40.95 in D 4.73 in
Amsterdam School Style Coat Rack Wood and Metal Hooks, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Add a touch of vintage charm and functionality to your entryway with this Amsterdam School style coat rack. Crafted circa 1940 and manufactured in Holland, this piece showcases the r...
Metal
Gio Ponti Directional Desk for Egidio Proserpio, 1955
By Gio Ponti, Egidio Proserpio
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti Directional Desk for Egidio Proserpio, mahogany, Italy, 1955 Executed by Egidio Proserpio in Barzanò, the “Directional” desk by Gio Ponti translates architectural precisio...
Mahogany
Custom Walnut Dining Table
By Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This modern walnut dining table is seen here in 132" x 38", however it can be ordered in any size. Because each table is bench-made in our own Los Angeles workshop you can influenc...
Walnut
De Sede DS-80 Daybed, Perriand Style, Mid Century
By De Sede
Located in Miami, FL
De Sede DS-80 Daybed, no mattress included. Solid mahogany, some of the slats are warped, please see pictures. Daybed is not signed, cannot guarantee maker. Need a mattress? We can h...
Mahogany
Sold|$917 / item
H 27.56 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
1970s Josef Hurka Rare Geometric Pendant Lamp for Napako, 6 items available
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Restored and newly lacquered - Rewired - 4x E26-E27 bulb - US wiring compatible
Chrome
Pair of Large Cylindrical Modernist Chrome Flush Mounts, Italy 1970’s
Located in New York, NY
Architectural and timeless multipurpose fixture. Rewire required.
Chrome
$2,250
H 20 in W 40.375 in D 40.375 in
Pierre Chapo Inspired Solid Oak Brutalist Coffee Table with Center Cut-Out
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist Pierre Chapo inspired round coffee table with center cut-out detail in the center. Table is made out of solid oak. Cut out measures 12.625” x 12.625”. In original condition...
Oak
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.