Italian Post Modern design “Lily” or Getsuen Lounge Chair - 2000s
By Masanori Umeda
Located in Renens, CH
The original Getsuen or Lily lounge chair was designed by Masanori Umeda (Japan) during the 1990s.
Metal
TAWARAYA "Boxing Ring" Seating Pod by Masanori Umed, Memphis Design, Japan, 1983
By Masanori Umeda
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
He had always been a bit ironic about the Memphis style and felt that of all the hundreds of objects and interiors he designed during his career, only Tawaraya and his flower-shaped,...
Laminate, Wood
Ping-Pong Wall Lamps by Masanori Umeda for Iguzzini, 1979
By Masanori Umeda, iGuzzini
Located in UTRECHT, NL
That was before he worked with Memphis Milano and became world-famous for works such as the Getsuen lounge chair and the Tawaraya boxing ring.
Plastic
Masanori Umeda Getsuen Chair Edra Japan, 1990
By Edra, Masanori Umeda
Located in Munster, NRW
Lounge chair model Getsuen chair, designed by Masanori Umeda for Edra, Italy.
Getsuen Chair in Red Velvet by Masanori Umeda
By Masanori Umeda
Located in Dronten, NL
The Edra "Getsuen Chair" upholstered in rich red velvet. The lily-shaped armchair 'Getsuen' is a well known 20th century design icon.
Chrome
Getsuen Chair by Masanori Umeda for Edra Italy 1990
By Edra, Masanori Umeda
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Outstanding example of Memphis design this rare easy chair model Getsuen, lily-shaped was designed by Masanori Umeda.
Steel
Getsuen, Lilly Chair, Designed by Masanori Umeda, Edra Italy
By Edra, Masanori Umeda
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A hallmark of postmodern design, the Getsuen chair reflects Umeda’s playful, poetic approach and his association with the avant-garde Memphis Group.
Steel
Post Modern “Getsuen” Lounge Chair by Masanori Umeda
By Masanori Umeda
Located in Renens, CH
The Getsuen or Lily lounge chair was designed by Masanori Umeda (Japan) during the 1990s.
Metal
Pink Getsuen Lili Chair by Masanori Umeda, for Edra, Italy
By Masanori Umeda
Located in Brecht, BE
A very rare easy chair model Getsuen "Lily" designed by Masanori Umeda.
Velvet
Post Modern “Getsuen” Lounge Chair by Masanori Umeda, 1990s
By Edra, Masanori Umeda
Located in Renens, CH
The Getsuen or Lily lounge chair was designed by Masanori Umeda (Japan) during the 1990s.
Metal
Sold
H 35.44 in W 38.59 in D 35.44 in
Original “Getsuen” Lounge Chair by Masanori Umeda Produced by Edra Italy C.1990
By Masanori Umeda, Edra
Located in Renens, CH
(The chair still has the original green wheels).
Metal
Sold
H 35.44 in W 38.59 in D 35.44 in
Original “Getsuen” Lounge Chair by Masanori Umeda Produced by Edra Italy C.1990
By Edra, Masanori Umeda
Located in Renens, CH
The Getsuen or Lily lounge chair was designed by Japanese designer Masanori Umeda during the 1990s.
Metal
Early Getsuen Chair by Masanori Umeda for Edra
By Masanori Umeda, Edra
Located in Miami, FL
Original orange velvet Getsuen (Lily) chair designed by Masanori Umeda for Edra in 1990.
Steel
Sold
H 30.71 in W 29.53 in D 35.83 in
Blue Set of Two Lounge Flower Chairs Designed by Masonaria Umeda
By Masanori Umeda, Edra
Located in Antwerp, BE
Suitable for any type of office or living room. The Getsuen chairs are in an original and perfect condition.
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 34.26 in W 38.19 in D 35.44 in
Early 90's Production Getsuen & Rose Lounge Chairs Masanori Umeda for Edra Italy
By Edra, Masanori Umeda
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of early 1990's production Getsuen & Rose Flower lounge chairs by Japanese designer Masanori Umeda for Edra Italy 1990 Very rare to find 2 early production examples now combine...
Aluminum, Steel
Getsuen "Lily" Chair by EDRA in Red velvet by Masanori Umeda
By Masanori Umeda, Edra
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Umeda’s Getsuen chair is a hallmark of radical design from the late 20th century.
Velvet
Masanori Umeda for Edra Getsuen Lily Chair
By Masanori Umeda, Edra
Located in Astoria, NY
Masanori Umeda for Edra Getsuen Lily Chair, with red velvet upholstery, Edra label to reverse. 35" H x 39" W x 32.5" D; seat: 17.5" H.
Upholstery, Velvet
Getsuen Lily Green Easy Chair by Edra, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Masanori Umeda Getsuen lily red easy chair by Edra, circa 1990.
Velvet
Sold
H 35.44 in W 41.34 in D 34.26 in
Red Post Modern 90s Getsuen Lily Flower Chair Designed by Masonaria Umeda Edra
By Edra, Masanori Umeda
Located in Basel, BS
Rare easy chair model Getsuen ‘Lily’ designed by Masanori Umeda.
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 35.44 in W 38.59 in D 35.44 in
Original “Getsuen” Lounge Chair by Masanori Umeda Produced by Edra Italy C.1990
By Masanori Umeda, Edra
Located in Renens, CH
The chair still has the original green wheels.
Metal
Sold
H 35.44 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
Rare Masanori Umeda Getsuen Lily Red Easy Chair by Edra, circa 1990
By Edra, Masanori Umeda
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rare easy chair model Getsuen ‘Lily’ designed by Masanori Umeda.
Upholstery
Sold
H 30.32 in W 29.53 in D 35.83 in
Getsuen Chair from the Flower Collection by Masanori Umeda for Edra, Italy, 1990
By Edra, Masanori Umeda
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
Get yourself a piece of design history! We have a Getsuen Chair by Masanori Umeda for Edra in excellent condition.
Aluminum, Steel
Lily Chair in Style of Masanori Umeda, 1990's
By Masanori Umeda
Located in Budapest, HU
The Lily Chair in the style of Masanori Umeda's Getsuen (Lily) Chair, designed for Edra in 1990, is the ultimate unconventional addition to any home.
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 30.71 in W 29.53 in D 35.83 in
Getsuen Chair by Masonori Umeda from Edra Italian Fornitur, 1988
By Edra, Masanori Umeda
Located in Lucca, IT
The Getsuen Chair is an iconic piece. Suitable for any type of furniture and any room.
Steel
A pair of Getsuen "Lily" chairs
By Masanori Umeda
Located in Sundridge, GB
On a molded steel frame covered in velvet and with 3 chrome feet. Designed by Masanori Umeda, an award winning designer from Japan who spent much of his working life in Italy. EDRA (...
$4,000 / set
H 27.56 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Hans Hopfer 'Mah Jong' Sectional Sofa Lounge Chair by Roche Bobois, France 1990s
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Wien, AT
Designed by Hans Hopfer in 1971 for Roche Bobois, the Mah Jong sofa remains one of the most influential and recognizable seating systems of the 20th century. Conceived as a collectio...
Fabric
Three-Seater Sofa for Mobilgirgi by Mario Marenco, 1970s
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Roma, IT
Outstanding three-seater sofa designed by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi in 1970s. Walnut and leather. Original upholstery in excellent condition.
Leather, Wood
Sculptural Sofa by Wiener Werkstätte, Austria, 1980's
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in amstelveen, NL
Stunning and rare large sculptural sectional sofa by Wiener Werkstätte, 1970. Very distinctive design and extraordinary shapes. New upholstered in a high-quality terracotta color P...
Leather, Chenille
$12,423
H 28.35 in W 37.41 in D 33.47 in
"Manhattan" armchair, designed by Jorge Zalszupin for "l'Atelier"
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Barcelona, ES
Fantastic "Manhattan" armchair designed by the Brazilian architect of Polish origin Jorge Zalszupin, produced by his own company “l’Atelier”, an authentic rarity. Perhaps “Manhattan”...
Iron
ETTORE SOTTSASS Flying Carpet Armchair for Bedding Brevetti
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
ETTORE SOTTSASS "Tappeto Volante" (Flying Carpet) Armchair for Bedding Brevetti The "Flying Carpet" armchair is a testament to Sottsass's avant-garde and innovative design approach....
Fabric, Textile, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Fruitwood
Ron Arad Do-Lo-Rez by Moroso Sofa, Modern Italian Design, 2009
By Ron Arad
Located in Miami, FL
A spectacular and highly sculptural Do-Lo-Rez modular sofa designed by Ron Arad for Moroso, introduced in 2008. Inspired by the pixel—the fundamental unit of a digital image—and rese...
Fabric, Wood
Lounge chair by E. Cobianchi for Insa Italy 1970
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
E. Cobianchi leather one-seater sofa, a beautifully sculptural piece that reflects the soft, generous forms typical of Italian design. Upholstered in its original rich cognac-brown l...
Leather, Wood
Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois, France, 2003
By Roche Bobois, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Antwerp, BE
This "Comete" sofa, a futurist and asymmetric marvel designed by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois in 2003, redefines modern elegance and luxurious comfort. It features two large secti...
Wool, Alpaca, Cotton
Elda Lounge Chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort, Italy 1960s
By Joe Colombo, Comfort, Italy
Located in bruxelles, BE
Swivel armchair in beige canvas and black shell by Joe Colombo. Elda model. Seat height 40 cm. Wear due to time and age of armchair. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Fiberglass, Canvas
$25,250
H 28.35 in W 94.49 in D 57.09 in
Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, United States, 1980s
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Antwerp, BE
A masterpiece of mid-century modern design, the Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa embodies the fluid elegance that defines his work. Its sweeping, organic silhouette invites both comfor...
Velvet
$16,301
H 23.82 in W 95.28 in D 34.06 in
"Can Can" Modular Sofa by Luciano Frigerio for Frigerio Di Desio, 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Brussels, BE
"Can Can" Modular Sofa by Luciano Frigerio for Frigerio Di Desio, 1970s - New Upholstery
Fabric, Wood
Modular sofa model Mais Mais by Mario Sabot, Italy, 1970s.
By Mario Sabot
Located in Palermo, PA
Modular sofa model Mais Mais by Mario Sabot, Italian production circa 1970s. Fabric, steel and leather cord. Sofa composed of 5 pieces. Good condition, present signs of wear, small s...
Steel
Luciano Frigerio Girasole lounge Chair, Italy 1960s
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
The ‘Girasole’ chair by Luciano Frigerio is a distinctive example of Italian Space Age design from the 1960s. The chair consists of a white lacquered fiberglass half sphere resting ...
Velvet, Fiberglass
"Calypso" chair by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti
Located in HAARLEM, NL
The iconic design by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti from the 1970s. The Calypso Chair’s sculptural form blends avant-garde aesthetics with timeless appeal. Making it a standouy piec...
Leather
$2,694
H 29.14 in W 24.81 in D 29.14 in
‘Arki’ Lounge Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for CASTELLI, Italy – 1970
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
'ARKI' lounge chair by Giancarlo Piretti. The chair is in the manor of the Alky and the Groovy. Designer: Giancarlo Piretti Manufacturer: CASTELLI Country: Italy Model: Arki lounge ...
Aluminum
$7,338Sale Price|20% Off
H 39.38 in W 80.71 in D 35.83 in
Hans Hollein Mitzi Sofa in Poplar and Wool Cloth by Poltronova 1981
By Hans Hollein, Poltronova
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Mitzi sofa presents a poplar plywood base with erable finish, semi-gloss water–based varnish, iron inner structure, polyurethane cushions, wool cloth upholstery and cloth–covered bu...
Iron
$1,662 / item
H 35.44 in W 13.78 in D 14.97 in
Leather Bar Stools for Les Arc Ski Resort France, Selected by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand, Dal Vera
Located in Den Haag, NL
Leather Bar Stools for Les Arc Ski Resort France, Selected by Charlotte Perriand by Dal Vera. Charlotte Perriand was a French architect and designer. Her work aimed to create functi...
Chrome
Pair Asian Celadon Green Relief Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Chinese Asian celadon green porcelain raised relief carved flowers and foliage table lamps. Each mounted on gilt wood bases along with matching vase cap. Newly wired with new...
Brass
$547 / set
H 4.53 in W 15.75 in D 0.32 in
Set of Eight Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo and Rattan Coat Hangers, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Set of eight Mid-Century Modern Italian bamboo and rattan coat hangers, 1970s A wonderful set of brass coat hangers, with iconic and extraordinary "hook" finishes. Very Classic and...
Bamboo, Rattan
Ceiling or Wall Light by Lumi
By Lumi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling or Wall Lights by Lumi. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. These petite enameled flush mounts are a lot of five comprising of four circles (two pairs match ...
Aluminum, Steel
$2,048 / item
H 7.88 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
Fabric Department Wiener Werkstaette Silk Wall Light Wall Lamp
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant wall lamp suitable to the fabric department pendants of the Wiener Werkstaette Material Metal frame work covered with silk Most components according to the UL regulations, wi...
Brass
Danish 1940's Settee attributed To Ole Wanscher
By Frits Henningsen, Ole Wanscher, Kaare Klint
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and unique settee that seem to draw on famous designs from Kaare Klint and Frits Henningsen. The settee is most likely by Ole Wanscher who made several customs pieces along...
Wool, Mahogany
$2,402 / item
H 14.97 in W 13.78 in D 21.26 in
Handcrafted Ceramic Side Table by Project 213A, Geometric Design
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Ceramic Side Table Small - Geometric Shape Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with a geometric shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop ...
Ceramic, Clay
$22,000 / set
H 29.73 in W 15.95 in D 19.41 in
Early Pierre Chapo Set of Eight 'S24' Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather and Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, set of eight dining chairs, model 'S24', elm, leather, cord, France, 1967 This design model S24 is an early edition created by Pierre Chapo. Crafted from solid elmwood...
Leather, Cord, Elm
Circus Lolla Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side Table Circus Lolla all in hand-crafted ceramic in lacquered finish, made in Itlay.
Ceramic
Vladimir Kagan “Zoe” Sofa
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s for American Leather, signed - excellent vintage condition
Fabric
$1,650 / item
H 34 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
1997 Herman Miller Eames Management Soft Pad Desk Chair in Black Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Desk Chair, Model EA435, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These examples date to the year 1...
Aluminum, Steel
$8,026 / set
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
Set of Six Red Wine Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produc...
Fiberglass
$4,232 / set
H 21.26 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Contemporary Pair of Blue and White Ceramic Stripe Side Tables. Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of blue and white stripe decor ceramic terracotta side end low coffee cocktail bedside tables or nightstands. Italian design workshop, Minor imperfections due to artisanal Hand...
Ceramic, Terracotta
$14,202Sale Price|42% Off
H 29.5 in Dm 25 in
French Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted and Marquetry Gueridon Side Table
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt bronze-mounted mahogany and tulipwood marquetry gueridon side-table. The circular top inlaid with a floral design marquetry and sy...
Bronze, Ormolu
Sofa DS-142, de Sede
By De Sede
Located in Neuss, NW
Multifunctional DS-142 sofa from the 1990s by Winfried Totzek for de Sede with the original leather cover in black. The back- and armrests can be infinitely moved to different positi...
Leather
Napoleon III Porcelain Basket
Located in New Orleans, LA
A delightful French basket mounted in doré bronze which provides the framework for the six panels veneered in mother-of-pearl and set with French porcelain plaques. Interior lined in...
Bronze
From his cheerful Getsuen Lily chair to his provocative Ginza robot cabinet, Masanori Umeda’s furniture designs are often described by critics and collectors alike as poetic, ironic and full of whimsy.
Umeda was born in 1941 in Kanagawa, graduating from Tokyo’s Kuwasawa Design School in 1962. In 1967, he moved to Milan, Italy, where he began his design career working in the studio of Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. From 1970 to 1979, Umeda was a design consultant for the Olivetti studio, and there he met prolific furniture designer and architect Ettore Sottsass, who founded the Memphis Group, Italy's boldest, brashest postmodern design movement.
In the early 1980s, Umeda joined Memphis, creating his most famous piece, the Tawayara boxing ring seating unit in 1981. Comprising a monochrome, Tatami matte floor, tie-dyed cushions, bungee-style ropes and flexible lighting at each of the four corners, the Tawayara was Umeda’s homage to space-constrained Japanese living areas. It remains one of Umeda’s rarest pieces (only 30 were ever made). Fashion designer and icon Karl Lagerfeld once owned a Tawayara boxing ring that featured prominently in his Monaco apartment.
In 1986, Umeda returned to Japan and opened his U-MetaDesign Studio (now Umeda Design Studio Inc.) in Tokyo, garnering accolades for his uniquely lighthearted collection of armchairs, lounge chairs, table lamps and decorative objects.
Over the course of his career, Umeda has won several awards, including the BraunPrize in 1968, the Grand Prix of Japan Display Design Award in 1981, the Japan Commercial Space Design Award in 1984 and the Grand Prix of Good Design Award in 1990.
Umeda continues to design furnishings that embody the spirit of postmodernism, enjoying collaborations with Memphis Milano and Italian furniture manufacturer Edra. His pieces have been exhibited internationally and are held in the collections of museums around the world, including the M+ Museum in Hong Kong, which acquired more than 180 of his works in 2015.
On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage Masanori Umeda seating, lighting and serveware.
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.