$820
H 28.75 in W 24.02 in D 21.66 in
Gastone Rinaldi Pan Am Dining Chair for Rima Padova, Italy, 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Almelo, NL
Gastone Rinaldi Pan Am Dining Chair by Rima Padova, Italy, 1970s Gastone Rinaldi designed the "Pan
Chrome
Set of 4 "Pan Am" Armchairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Italian armchairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima. The design of the bucket seat celebrates
Steel, Chrome
Set of 6 Pan Am chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima 1970s
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Arezzo, IT
color bianco crema modello Pan Am disegnate da Gastone Rinaldi per Rima negli anni 70’. Le sedie sono
Steel
Set of Gastone Rinaldi Pan Am Chairs
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Austin, TX
designed by Gastone Rinaldi and are the Pan Am model from Rima Padova. Each seat has a tubular chrome base
Chrome
Gastone Rinaldi “Pan Am” Chair for RIMA Italy
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This chromed steel chair was designed at the request of the airline Pan Am by Gastone Rinaldi, one
Chrome
Gastone Rinaldi for Rima "Pan Am" Chair, Italy 1960s
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Naples, IT
La sedia di design Pan-Am, ideata nel 1970 da Gastone Rinaldi per l’azienda Rima, e4' un' icona del
Metal
Pair of Pan Am Chairs Designed by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage pair of chrome pan armchairs. Designed by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima. Good vintage condition
Chrome
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H 30.5 in W 24 in D 23 in
Chrome + Leather Pan Am Chair by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Padova, 3 Available
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Chicago, IL
A Pan Am chair designed by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Padova in the 1970s. This chair has a curved
Chrome
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H 28.75 in W 24.41 in D 23.63 in
Gastone Rinaldi Pan Am Dining Chairs for Rima Padova, Italy, 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Almelo, NL
Gastone Rinaldi Pan Am Dining Chairs for Rima Padova, Italy 1970s This set of eight dining
Chrome
Gastone Rinaldi 'Pan Am' Chrome Italian Chairs, Set of Six
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Southampton, NJ
Amazing and Gorgeous set of Gaston Rinaldi chairs, aka "Pan Am" in Incredible condition. Tagged
Chrome
Set of Pan Am Chairs, Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, Italy, 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Las Vegas, NV
(5) Chrome-plated steel frames forming the shape of the legendary and now defunct Pan Am Airlines
Chrome
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H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Set of 4 RIMA Pan Am Dining Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi, Italy, 1960s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 4 pan am dining chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA,1960s. Chromed Steel and Leather
Steel
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H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Set of 4 RIMA Pan Am Dining Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi, Italy, 1960s
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 4 pan am dining chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA,1960s. Chromed Steel and Leather. H80 x
Steel
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H 32.5 in W 26 in D 23.5 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA Italia Chrome Pan Am Chairs
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of 4 vintage Italian chrome wire frame chairs were designed by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima
Chrome
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H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Pan Am Club Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, 1960s, Set of Four
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Savona, IT
This set of four club chairs, model "Pan Am" was designed by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, circa 1960
Metal
Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA, Four Chairs Pan Am
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Torino, Piemonte
This set of four club chairs, model "Pan Am" was designed by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, circa 1960
Metal
Pair of Shearling 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of shearling 'Strapontin' stools by Design Frères. Chic and understated. Also great as a two-part bench.
Iron
$6,988 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
$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
$5,040 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$26,555Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 90.56 in W 40.95 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Zibaldone bookcases by Carlo Scarpa
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic bookcases designed by Carlo Scarpa for Bernini in 1974. Signed Bernini in brass details. The bookcases have 3 compartments: two accessible thanks to the sliding glass by mea...
Glass, Wood
$6,278 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$6,988 / item
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...
Oak, Walnut
$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
Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit or wardrobe, walnut, Italy, 1970s This striking wall unit from the 1970s reflects a bold modernist approach with an architectural appearance. Crafted from rich walnut, the...
Walnut
$6,870 / set
H 28.35 in Dm 47.25 in
1968 Italian Chrome 5-Piece Tulip "Margot" Dining Set, Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA
By Eero Saarinen, RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi, Florence Knoll
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Stunning Mid Century Modern Italian set of 4 chairs and round dining table in chromed tube steel. Model name "Margot" by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, 1968. Suitable for indoor and outdo...
Steel, Chrome, Wrought Iron
Small 'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imaginatio...
Metal, Iron
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
$1,200 / set
H 28 in W 25 in D 17.5 in
Set of Four Chrome and Leather Dining Chairs by Gavina c 1960/1980's
By Cassina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in New York, NY
Set of four leather and chrome dining chairs designed by Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina circa 1960-1970's. The chairs feature leather seats, arm rests and backs, on bright chrome fram...
Chrome
Basurto 01 Contemporary Wooden and Fabric Stool
By Colección Estudio, Difane
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstra...
Hardwood
$1,895 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
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.
