$354 / 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
$354 / 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
$1,122 / 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
Swedish Safari Armchair in Natural Cognac Leather and Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nordiska Kompaniet, armchair, leather, birch, Sweden, 1950s This elegant safari lounge chair is crafted from natural cognac brown leather, which has developed a beautiful patina ove...
Leather, Birch
$3,305 / item
H 14 in W 48 in D 8 in
4-foot Pendant Light in Black Walnut with Brass Fixtures by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
It’s believed that ancient Egyptians may have had the technology to harness electricity and create light thousands of years ago. This technology is referred to as the light of the De...
Brass
$4,113 / item
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Gerrit Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Designed by Gerrit Rietveld, this chair provided an early example of a ...
Wood
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Multiple available ...
Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
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
Outdoor Metal Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Wrought iron sconce with three (3) glass panes. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Standa...
Metal
Antique Petite Mexican Butaque in the Style of Clara Porset
By Clara Porset
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Antique Petite Mexican Butaque in the style of Clara Porset, circa 1960.
Wood
$13,605 / set
H 28.15 in W 30.32 in D 21.26 in
Four Vintage Matteo Grassi MG5 Marcel Breuer Cognac Brown Leather Armchairs 4
By Matteo Grassi, Marcel Breuer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime suite of four original fully stamped Matteo Grassi MG5 circa 1970 whisky brown leather armchairs designed by the genius that was Marce...
Chrome
$709 / item
H 4.73 in W 10.63 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Beige Modern Italian Wall Lights "Maxina" Vintage Design Moderne
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of modern Italian sconces "Maxina" in beige half moon shape made by our Italian craftsman in the style of Stilnovo's work. Wall plate and arm in solid brass, lampshade adjustabl...
Brass, Metal
Pair of Sculptural Concrete Chairs by Merit Los Angeles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of outdoor chairs made of solid concrete and each with a perfect and unique patina. Round saucer seat with angular legs. Incredible modern design perfect for any outdoo...
Concrete
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Gold, Gold Leaf
$4,432 / set
H 31.89 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Set of 6 Revolt Chairs by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Netherlands, 1956
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The 'Revolt' chair was designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel. An award winning design that has become an icon of Dutch industrial design from the 1950's. This solid chair has...
Metal
$7,485Sale Price / item|10% Off
H 44 in Dm 22 in
'Atlas' Alabaster Suspension Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere
By Maison Paname, Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
'Atlas' Alabaster Suspension Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de la Mesiere, who meticulousl...
Alabaster, Gold Leaf, Metal
Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Half Length Mirror in Brass for GUBI
By Gio Ponti, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Half Length Mirror in Brass for GUBI The 'F.A. 33' mirror was originally designed by Gio Ponti in 1933 for Fontana Arte, the period’s most prominent lamp, glass...
Brass
$4,668 / set
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Friso Kramer Revolt chairs wood for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1963
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super nice set of eight revolt dining chairs designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Holland, 1953. Though the Revolt chair was already designed in 1953, the production starte...
Metal
Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An early, authentic Marco Zanuso lady chair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, burnt orange / rust coloured 100% mohair fabric. Brass feet with nat...
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.
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.