$6,400 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 7.45 in
Italian Chairs in Fabric and Chrome by Giovanni Carini for Planula
By Giovanni Carini, Planula
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Stylish Italian Libellula chairs in fabric and chromed steel by Giovanni Carini for Planula 1970s
Chrome
$5,694
H 74.81 in W 63 in D 18.12 in
Rare "Scripta" Wood Bookcase by Giovanni Carini for Planula, Italy, 1970s
By Giovanni Carini, Planula
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Scripta bookcase by Giovanni Carini for Planula. Five pairs of sliding doors allow to create
Wood
$2,491 / set
H 30.32 in W 20.08 in D 21.26 in
Italian modern beige chairs Libellula by Giovanni Carini for Planula, 1970s
By Giovanni Carini, Planula
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern beige chairs Libellula by Giovanni Carini for Planula, 1970s Set of three chairs
Metal, Steel
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.96 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
"Libellula" by Giovanni Carini for Planula in Chrome and Leather
By Giovanni Carini, Planula
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
by springs. Unique slim minimalistic design. Giovanni Carini was an Italian architect and designer
Chrome
$1,423 / set
H 29.14 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Two Chairs by Giovanni Carini for Planula in Steel and Leather, Italy, 1970s
By Planula, Giovanni Carini
Located in Roma, IT
Two dining chairs, designed by Giovanni Carini and produced by Planula in 1970. Each chair has a
Steel
$6,168 / set
H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 18.9 in
Giovanni Carini, Set of 6 'Dragonfly' Chairs for Planula, First Edition, Italy
By Giovanni Carini, Planula
Located in Firenze, IT
Giovanni Carini for Planula during the 1970s. This set is a first edition, showcasing the original
Steel
$949
H 28.75 in W 17.33 in D 18.9 in
Italia Modern Black Leather Steel Chair Libellula by Carini for Planula, 1970s
By Giovanni Carini, Planula
Located in MIlano, IT
Italia modern Black leather and steel Chair Libellula by Giovanni Carini for Planula, 1970s Chair
Steel
$3,962
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Libellula Chairs G.Carini for Planula 1970
By Giovanni Carini, Planula
Located in MIlano, IT
. Drawing by Giovanni Carini produced for Planula, 1970. Good condition, some signs of aging. Measures
Metal
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H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in
"Libellula" Chairs by Giovanni Carini for Planula in Cognac Leather, 1970s
By Giovanni Carini, Planula
Located in Brescia, Brescia
"Libellula" Dining Room Chairs by Giovanni Carini for Planula in Cognac Leather, 1970s - Set of
Steel, Chrome
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H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in
Italian Libellula Leather and Steel Chairs by Giovanni Carini for Planula, 1970s
By Planula, Giovanni Carini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Libellula leather and steel chairs by Giovanni Carini for Planula, 1970s Libellula chair
Metal
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H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in
Italian Libellula Leather and Steel Chair by Giovanni Carini for Planula, 1970s
By Planula, Giovanni Carini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Libellula leather and steel chair by Giovanni Carini for Planula, 1970s Libellula chair
Metal
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H 30.32 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in
Italian modern White Chair Libellula by Giovanni Carini for Planula, 1970s
By Giovanni Carini, Planula
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern White Chair Libellula by Giovanni Carini for Planula, 1970s Chair mod. Libellula
Metal
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H 30.32 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in
Italian modern White Chairs Libellula by Giovanni Carini for Planula, 1970s
By Giovanni Carini, Planula
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern White Chairs Libellula by Giovanni Carini for Planula, 1970s Set of 3 chairs mod
Metal
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H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 20.08 in
Giovanni Carini for Planula Set of Four "Libellula" Chairs. Italy 1970s
By Giovanni Carini, Planula
Located in Naples, IT
Set of four chairs Mod. Libellula, design by Giovanni Carini made for Planula,1970 stackable with
Metal
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H 30.32 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in
Italian modern white Libellula chair by Giovanni Carini for Planula, 1970s
By Giovanni Carini, Planula
Located in MIlano, IT
in white leather. Produced by Planula in approx. 1970. and designed by Giovanni Carini. Vintage
Metal
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H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian leather chairs by Giovanni Carini for Planula, 1970
By Giovanni Carini, Planula
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Two vintage Planula design chairs by G. Carini 1970 four leather dining chairs by designer Giovanni
Steel
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H 28.94 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Giovanni Carini for Planula, circa 1970 Stunning, Elegant Side or Desk Chair
By Giovanni Carini, Planula
Located in London, GB
Giovanni Carini Planula (manufacturer), Italy Side chair, circa 1970 Chrome-plated steel
Chrome
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H 29.14 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Set of 6 Libellula dinning Chairs by Giovanni Carini for Planula Italy
By Giovanni Carini, Planula
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 chairs in very good vintage condition. All chairs have original leather.
Chrome
Libellula Giovanni Carini Planula 1970
By Giovanni Carini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Libellula chairs by Giovanni Carini for Planula 1970.
Metal
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H 29.14 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Set of 6 Libellula chairs in dark brown leather, by G.Carini, for Planula, Italy
By Giovanni Carini, Planula
Located in Milano, IT
Set of 6 Libellula chairs in original dark brown leather, designed by G. Carini for Planula, Italy
Steel
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H 28.94 in W 18.9 in D 19.3 in
Giovanni Carini for Planula, circa 1970 Stunning, Elegant Side or Desk Chair
By Giovanni Carini, Planula
Located in London, GB
Giovanni Carini (Designer), Italy Planula (manufacturer), Italy Side chair, circa 1970
Chrome
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H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 20.08 in
Pair of Libellula chairs designed by Giovanni Carini for Planula, Italy, 1970s
By Giovanni Carini, Planula
Located in Milano, IT
Designed with meticulous attention to detail, these chairs embody the sophistication and comfort characteristic of mid-century design. With a versatile design, the "Libellula" chairs...
Metal
Tan Leather Libellula Chairs by Giovanni Carini for Planula, 70's
By Giovanni Carini, Planula
Located in Outremont, QC
4 Steel & Tan Leather Libellula Chairs by Giovanni Carini for Planula, 70's Price is for the set
Steel
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H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 29.93 in
Set of Four Modern Italian White Leather Libellula Chairs by Giovanni Carini 70s
By Giovanni Carini, Planula
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Set of four Libellula Stackable Dining Chairs by Giovanni Carini for Planula, Italy 1970s. Chromed
Stainless Steel, Chrome
$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
$22,000
H 100.4 in W 231.5 in D 19.3 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Modular Wall Unit in Walnut & Aluminum
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller, modular wall unit model 'CSS', walnut, aluminium, glass, United States, 1959 Herman Miller introduced George Nelson’s Comprehensive Storage System (...
Aluminum
$3,191
H 68.9 in W 70.87 in D 15.75 in
Italian modern wood and red metal self-supporting bookcase by Arflex, 1970s
By Arflex
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern wood and red metal self-supporting bookcase by Arflex, 1970s. Self-supporting bookcase with curved metal structure and glossy red enamel, with solid wood shelves and c...
Metal
$5,950 / item
H 98.04 in W 21.66 in D 0.04 in
Carlo Scarpa Rialto Bookcase by Cassina, Ash Wood, Mid-Century Modern
By Cassina, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Berlin, DE
Price is dependent on the chosen size of the bookcase. One single element measures 55cm width and 249cm height. Available materials: natural ash, black stained ash, matt lacquered as...
Wood
$947
H 29.14 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in
60s 70s Steel Suede Vintage Chair Giovanni Carini Planula Libellula
By Giovanni Carini
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Steel suede vintage chair Giovanni Carini Planula Libellula. Object: armchair Manufacturer: Planula Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: 48cm x...
Metal, Chrome
$11,000
H 31.01 in W 19.01 in D 26.01 in
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe MR10 Dining Chairs for Knoll International
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
These iconic MR10 dining chairs designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe and manufactured by Knoll International are cherished for their sleek design, high quality of metal work and ove...
Chrome
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.