Pair of Vintage Italian Gio Ponti Style Bar Stool
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of vintage Italian bar stools, in the style of Gio Ponti. Original Patent Leather Seat
Steel
Mid-Century Italian Bar Stools, Brass, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Argelato, BO
Refined pair of midcentury Italian bar stools with structure in wood and brass, coming from an
Brass
$3,294 / set
H 13.78 in W 22.84 in D 14.97 in
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Stools/Poufs in Wood and Bouclé Fabric
By Gio Ponti
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of elegant Mid-Century Italian stools, in wood and Bouclé fabric
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable
H 40.5 in W 15.5 in D 18 in
Chrome Bar/ Counter Stools in Graphic Black & White Twill Upholstery Set of Four
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Very much in the manner of Gio Ponti's Superleggera chrome chairs, these clean-lined, minimal bar
Chrome
Unavailable
H 44.49 in W 32.29 in D 31.5 in
Made to Order Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Elephant Wingback Armchair and Stool
By Tony Subal
Located in Vienna, AT
Handcrafted wingback armchair in the style of Gio Ponti. The armchair comes with a matching stool
Fabric, Upholstery, Pine
Unavailable
H 20.87 in W 24.81 in D 15.75 in
Guglielmo Ulrich 1940 Italian Design Stool in Super Elegant Flowered Green Satin
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Gio Ponti
Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH
New covered in contemporary Classic green satin for this wonderful piece by the Italian master designer Guglielmo Ulrich. Also available the small living room lounge chair covered i...
Upholstery, Wood
Designer Gio Ponti Style Brass Bar Stools
By Gio Ponti
Located in Austin, TX
From a Hotel in Milan, a pair of brass bar stools in the manner of Gio Ponti, featuring a tripod
Brass
Brass and alpaca velvet bar stools. Attributed to Gio Ponti Italy c1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Pair brass bar stools by Gio Ponti. Italy c1950 Re upholstered in off white alpaca velvet which
Brass
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Bar Stools by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless Pair of Italian Midcentury Modern Bar Stools in Solid Brass by Gio Ponti
Brass
Sold
H 43 in W 17 in D 20 in
Italian Superleggera Styled Bar / Kitchen Stools in the Manner of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Cincinnati, OH
design by Gio Ponti making this set of six a statement in any bar or kitchen area. Manufactured by the
Metal
Sold
H 30.32 in Dm 13.39 in L 30.32 in
Pair of Gio Ponti Style Circular Italian Bar Stools Upholstered in Dedar Fabric
By Gio Ponti
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of circular Italian bar stools in the style of Gio Ponti. Base made of brass and upholstered
Brass
Sold
H 45.28 in W 64.18 in L 45.28 in
1960s Modernist Italian Cocktail Bar Set Cabinet and stools Gio Ponti Manner
By Gio Ponti
Located in IT
Midcentury cocktail bar set with mirrored display cabinet and two stools, at the manner of Gio
Brass
Set of Four Brass Bar Stools Gio Ponti Style
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Nice set of four brass stools in the style of Gio Ponti. Original pink velvet upholstering.
Italian Pair of Modernist Bar Stools, Italy, 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice typical Italian shaped bar stools by unknown designer or manufacturer, Italy 1950. These
Metal
Sold
H 31.11 in Dm 15.75 in
Pair of Midcentury Italian Bar Stools in Gilt Brass and White Fabric, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Roma, IT
mastery of Gio Ponti. The stools are in fabulous condition, the brass has an amazing gold even patina
Brass, Metal
Pair of Gio Ponti Style Italian Midcentury Modern Bar Counter Stools
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These are beautiful bar or counter stools. They are each 28 inches tall x 14 x 14 round. This is a
Steel
Sold
H 37.01 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Vintage 1960s Stools Height Bar Chairs, Gio Ponti Manner, Turned Beech and Straw
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Of great good taste and elegance midcentury stools bar chairs, Gio Ponti manner, turned beech and
Straw, Beech
Pair of Tripod Bar Stools Brass and Red Vinyl Gio Ponti style, Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
set was designed in Italy during the 1950s in the style of Gio Ponti. These pair of bar stools were
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 44.5 in W 65.5 in D 22 in
Italian Modern Gio Ponti Style Brass & Ebonized Bar, with Stool, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Culver City, CA
This bar unit is simply stunning-- from every single angle. often attributed to Gio Ponti, this bar
Brass
Brass Bar Stools
By Gio Ponti
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of solid brass bar stools with half moon crescent shaped foot rests, brass foot pads and
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Bar Stools, Brass, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Argelato, BO
Refined pair of midcentury Italian bar stools, brass structure and original fabric. 1950s A pair
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Red Vinyl and Brass Tripod Italian Bar Stools, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent pair of Mid-Century Modern bar stool in red vinyl and brass structure. This wonderful
Brass
1950s Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Brass and Velvet Italian Bar Stools
By Gio Ponti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two stylish bar stools made in Italy in the fifties, brass it's in original patina, the seats has
Brass
1950s Italian Bar, Back Bar and Pair of Brass Tripod Stools
By Gio Ponti
Located in Hanover, MA
Cavatorta but the Dolce Vita styling screams Gio Ponti. Dimensions shown are for front bar. Back bar
Marble, Brass
1950's Italian Bar, Back Bar and Pair of Brass Bar Stools
By Silvio Cavatorta, Gio Ponti
Located in Hanover, MA
***SUMMER SALE*** 1950's Italian standing bar, back bar and pair of brass three legged bar stools
Brass
Italian green velvet & wood Mid Century Modern stools/ottomans
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Pair of bedroom stools also usable as ottomans. Wooden structure with cushioned seats upholstered
Velvet, Wood
Gio Ponti Bar Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ORIGINAL BAR STOOLS W/ORIGINAL UPHOLSTERY
Brass
Gio Ponti Bar Stool from the Hotel Parco del Principi, Rome
Located in San Miguel Allende, GTO
Gio Ponti and Gianfranco Fratini for the Hotel Parco del Princpi, Rome-1960 Documented in Gio
Brass
Sold
H 44.5 in W 59.75 in D 31.5 in
Ponti-Style 1950s Italian Bar Suite with Two Stools and Standing Wall Cabinet
By Gio Ponti
Located in North Miami, FL
Que bella! 1950s Italian bar suite in the manner of Gio Ponti. The suite includes a glass-topped
Brass
Set of Two 1950s Armchairs by Gio Ponti with Stool
By Gio Ponti
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very nice set of mustard yellow velvet Italian armchairs by Gio Ponti and one matching stool from
Brass, Steel
Gio Ponti Dry Bar Cocktail Bar Stools Italian 1950s Vintage
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A beautiful Italian dry bar with two matching stools, possibly by Gio Ponti (1891-1979) circa 1950s
Brass
Sold
H 44.49 in W 32.29 in D 31.5 in
Italian Design Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Wingback Armchair with Stool
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vienna, AT
An Italian midcentury wingback armchair from the 1950s. In the style of the famous designer Gio
Fabric, Upholstery, Pine, Felt, Velvet, Walnut
Sold
H 39.77 in W 29.14 in D 31.11 in
Mid Century 1950s Italian Lounge Chair & Stool Teddy Fur & Leather, Sheepskin
By Mogens Lassen, Gio Ponti
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
tones, matching stool, both with beech wood legs. Measurements: Chair W x D x H 74 x 79 x 101 cm
Leather, Faux Fur, Wood
Pair of Art Deco Italian Mahogany Ottomans, Poufs or Stools, Italy, 1930s
By Gio Ponti, Saddier et Fils
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. We think it will also match a modern, midcentury interior with an Italian sideboard by Gio Ponti for
Fabric, Mahogany
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
Frosted Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Frosted Murano glass wall sconces with brass hardware holding four sources of light.
Brass
$6,942 / 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
$19,888 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
$706Sale Price / item|50% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and ready for you to upholster Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. ...
Oak
$9,265 / 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
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
Vittorio Dassi dining chairs Italy 1950
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Unique Vittorio Dassi dining chairs manufactured in Italy 1950. These chairs feature beautifully shaped teak frames and the seats have been re-upholstered in a soft cream velvet fabr...
Velvet, Teak
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$434 / item
H 3.54 in W 4.92 in D 5.51 in
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...
Aluminum
$2,094 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
$6,942 / 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
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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.
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