$9,012
H 35.04 in W 32.68 in D 31.5 in
Gastone Rinaldi DU55 Armchair for Rima, Italy, 1950s, New Mohair Upholstery
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An early DU55 armchair by Gastone Rinaldi, 1950s, Italy. A very nice example with wood legs and brass feet, newly upholstered in a premium pure mohair fabric.
Metal
$5,689Sale Price|50% Off
H 26.38 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Rare Model "DU 55 P" Lounge Chair by Gastone Rinaldi, 1954
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Stunning and rare lounge chair designed by Gastone Rinaldi in 1954, Italy. The design of this chair is sculptural and organic. The chair is eye catching but yet light and fluid. U...
Polyester, Oak
$11,433 / set
H 29.14 in W 24.81 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Lounge chairs Gastone Rinaldi Italy 1954 upholstered in Pierre Frey
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in London, GB
Original pair of Lounge chairs Gastone Rinaldi Italy 1954, model DU 55, organically shaped with curvaceous contours and ergonomic shapes.
Metal, Brass
DU55 Chair by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy 1950
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Wilnis, UT
A lovely elegant easy chair, designed by Gastone Rinaldi and manufactured by RIMA in Italy around 1950. The beautifully curved seat rests on four gently tapered brass legs. This all...
Brass
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 24.81 in D 25.2 in
Pair of rare Italian Mid-Century Lounge Chairs Model DU 55 P by Gastone Rinaldi
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Berlin, Germany
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Lounge Chairs Model DU 55 P by Gastone Rinaldi Gastone Rinaldi designed this chair in 1955 for Italian production company Rima.
Fabric, Oak
Italian Side Chair in Soft Pink Velours, 1950s
Located in Maastricht, NL
The model is reminiscent of Gastone Rinaldi's model 'Du 55'.
Brass
Gastone Rinaldi, DU 55 A Armchair, 1954
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Paris, FR
Gastone Rinaldi, DU 55 A armchair, 1954.
Leather, Wood
Gastone Rinaldi, DU 55 A Armchair, 1954
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Paris, FR
Gastone Rinaldi, DU 55 A armchair, 1954.
Leather, Wood
Plush "Model DU 55 P" Lounge Armchair by Gastone Rinaldi, 1954
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare U-back lounge chair / side chair designed by Gastone Rinaldi, model DU 55, produced by RIMA, Italy.
Copper
Sold
H 27.56 in W 26.38 in D 24.81 in
Pair of Rare Italian Lounge Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi Armchair Model DU 55 P
By Gio Ponti, Marco Zanuso, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Berlin, DE
Very beautiful pair designed by Gastone Rinaldi in 1954. Both lounge chairs are newly reupholstered with a high quality fabric by Kvadrat; designer is Raf Simons, the last creative d...
Sold
H 27.56 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Gastone Rinaldi, Rare Lounge Chair, Yellow Velvet, Brass, Oak, RIMA, Italy, 1954
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in High Point, NC
A rare lounge chair / side chair designed by Gastone Rinaldi, model DU 55, produced by RIMA, Italy.
Brass
Pair of White Lounge Chairs, Germany, 1950s
Located in London, GB
The model is reminiscent of Gastone Rinaldi's model 'Du 55'.
Metal
Rare Beautiful Chair, Du55, Design Gastone Rinaldi, 1950
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare beautiful chair, Du55, design Gastone Rinaldi, 1950 Chair with metal structure, stuffed with Pirelli foam rubber, metal legs with brass tips, covered with wood.
Metal
DU55 Chair by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy 1950
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Wilnis, UT
A lovely elegant easy chair, designed by Gastone Rinaldi and manufactured by RIMA in Italy around 1950. The beautifully curved seat rests on four gently tapered wooden legs. This al...
Fabric, Wood
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
$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 part of the Brutal Nature collection by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one-of-...
Wood
$5,203 / set
H 35.04 in W 27.96 in D 35.04 in
Erberto Carboni 'Delfino' Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Arflex
By Arflex, Erberto Carboni
Located in Tilburg, NL
Erberto Carboni 'Delfino' Lounge Chair + Ottoman 1954 for Arflex, Italy. New, Current production. Delfino armchair by Erberto Carboni is a significant example of the so-called "orga...
Metal
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
$2,750 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. Available In patinated unlacquerd brass or aged silver and steel with (1) E26 m...
Steel, Brass, Gold, Silver
$12,000 / set
H 30.91 in W 31.5 in D 35.04 in
A Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs With Stained Legs, Europe Mid 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-century modern design, a hallmark of 20th-century innovation, is celebrated for its harmonious blend of minimalism, organic shapes, and bold yet understated elegance. It introduc...
Mohair, Wood
$4,035
H 35.04 in W 78.75 in D 30.32 in
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, Hardwood Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, with Mahogany Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery with Leather Trim. Usable condition. Bespoke quote can be provided for re-upholstery.
Leather, Wool, Hardwood
$3,750 / set
H 25 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
Murano Glass Sconces, Hand-Blown Smoked Glass on Brass Frame, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass sconces, each crafted with a single curved panel of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sconces....
Brass
$3,750
H 36.5 in W 74.5 in D 41 in
1920s Art Deco Three Seater Sofa with Upholstered Body and Oak Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful C. De Jong Art Deco 3 seater sofa with original light patterned velvety fabric and oak frame with gently angled armrests for J.A. Boskamp En Zonen. Boskamp & zonen was a fu...
Upholstery, Oak
$7,710Sale Price|20% Off
H 13 in W 51.19 in D 24.41 in
Roger Capron Signed Ceramic Coffee Table, Moribana decor, circa 1974, France.
By Roger Capron
Located in Brussels, BE
Beautiful Roger Capron Tk1 coffee table, Moribana decor, circa 1974, France. 4 cylindrical oak feet plywood and enameled white and brown ceramic tiles, leaf and herb decor. Signed R...
Sandstone
$6,536Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 57.88 in D 25.6 in
The chaise longue by Robsjohn-Gibbings crafted by the renowned Widdicomb Edition
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The chaise longue by Robsjohn-Gibbings, crafted by the renowned Widdicomb Edition, embodies the essence of 1950s vintage design. This elegant and timeless piece is more than just sea...
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Triennale Floor Lamp
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in New York, NY
Iconic mid-century Italian Triennale floor lamp. Original design 1947 by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Monza, Italy. This model Triennale floor lamp released in late 1960s-1970s by Gin...
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Adrian Pearsall 'Cloud' Sofa in Walnut
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Cloud' sofa, walnut, fabric, United States, 1950s Adrian Pearsall's "Cloud" sofa, crafted in the 1950s in the United States, is a stunning example of mid-century m...
Fabric, Walnut
$13,422 / 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
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.