$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
$16,939 / 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
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ...
Walnut
$10,041 / item
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
$1,650 / item
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
$5,076 / 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
$4,360 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
$1,908 / 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
6 Steel Gastone Rinaldi Dining Chairs for Rima, Italy, 1970
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Chicago, IL
6 Steel Gastone Rinaldi Dining Chairs for Rima, Italy 1970. Original upholstery.
Steel
$5,196Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$6,345 / 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
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
$6,919 / set
H 28.35 in Dm 47.25 in
1968 Italian Chrome 5-Piece Tulip "Margot" Dining Set, Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi, Florence Knoll, Eero Saarinen
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
Ceiba Table Lamp
By Chuch Estudio
Located in Mérida, MX
The Ceiba Lamp embodies the essence of artisanal craftsmanship, meticulously crafted entirely by hand. Inspired by the sacred Tree of Life in the Yucatan Peninsula, renowned as the C...
Clay, Linen
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
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.