$8,798 / set
H 28.35 in W 35.44 in D 25.6 in
Rare Original Eva Chair by Giovanni Travasa, Italy, 1960s
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare, original 1960s Eva Chair designed by Giovanni Travasa in 1965, and produced by Bonacina
Fabric, Bamboo
$4,686
H 53.15 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
Pendant Rattan Chair ‘Eureka’ by Giovanni Travasa, Bonacina, Italy, 1950s
By Bonacina, Artek
Located in Karis, Nyland
A sculptural hanging chair in woven rattan, designed by Giovanni Travasa and produced by Vittorio
Metal
$3,448
H 40.56 in W 35.44 in D 33.47 in
"Foglia" Wicker Lounge Chair by Travasa for Bonacina, Italy, 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Milan, IT
"Foglia" lounge chair by Giovanni Travasa for Vittorio Bonacina. The piece features an enclosing
Wicker
$3,451
H 40.56 in W 35.44 in D 33.47 in
"Foglia" Yellow Lounge Chair by Travasa for Bonacina, Italy, 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Milan, IT
Yellow "Foglia" lounge chair by Giovanni Travasa for Vittorio Bonacina. The piece features an
Wicker
$1,500Sale Price|40% Off
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 43.31 in
Wicker Chair and Ottoman by Giovanni travasa
By Franco Albini
Located in Red Lion, PA
Beautifully designed Giovanni Travasa wicker chair and ottoman. Minor restoration needed. Great
Bamboo, Wicker
Unavailable
H 46.46 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Bonacina 1889 Eureka Indoor Hanging Chair Rattan, Giovanni Travasa, 1958
By Bonacina 1889
Located in Lurago d'Erba, IT
Design by Giovanni Travasa for Bonacina 1889, 1958. The organic forms of the armchairs designed by
Fabric, Leather, Rattan
Unavailable
H 81.5 in W 40.95 in D 42.92 in
Bonacina 1889 Stand for Eureka Rattan Indoor Hanging Chair, Giovanni Travasa
By Bonacina 1889
Located in Lurago d'Erba, IT
coated. Offered in white, but can be customized in any RAL reference. Design by Giovanni Travasa for
Metal
"Eva" Chair by Giovanni Travasa for Bonacina
By Bonacina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An original and rare Eva armchair designed by Giovanni Travasa in 1965. Produced by Vittorio
Faux Leather, Rattan
Sold
H 25.99 in W 34.26 in D 26.38 in
Eva Chair by Giovanni Travasa for Vittorio Bonacina, Italy 1960s
By Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Original Eva armchair by Giovanni Travasa for Vittorio Bonacina, Italy 1965. Beautiful sculptural
Mohair, Palmwood
Sold
H 27.56 in W 36.23 in D 26.38 in
Eva Chair by Giovanni Travasa for Vittorio Bonacina, Italy, 1960s
By Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Original Eva armchair by Giovanni Travasa for Vittorio Bonacina, Italy, 1965. Beautiful sculptural
Mohair, Bamboo
Xl Wicker Chair by Giovanni travasa
By Franco Albini
Located in Brecht, BE
good vintage condition. Design by Giovanni travasa
Bamboo, Wicker
Vintage Coastal Giovanni Travassa “Eva” Chair for Bonacina
By Mauro Bonacina 1
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Incredible pair of vintage Coastal lounge chairs. The coveted “Eva” chair by Giovanni Travassa for
Rattan
"Foglia" Wicker Lounge Chair by Giovanni Travasa
By Vittorio Bonacina
Located in San Francisco, CA
An organic modern shaped wicker lounger chair by Giovanni Travasa for Vittorio Bonacina, circa 1960
Wicker
Sold
H 25.99 in W 34.26 in D 26.38 in
Eva Chairs by Giovanni Travasa for Vittorio Bonacina, Italy 1960s
By Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Original Eva armchairs by Giovanni Travasa for Vittorio Bonacina, Italy 1965. Beautiful sculptural
Mohair, Palmwood
Sold
H 40.56 in W 29.14 in D 33.86 in
Tito Agnoli Organic Bamboo Wicker Armchair for Bonacina. ca. 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Giovanni Travasa Organic Bamboo Wicker Easy Chair for Bonacina. ca. 1950 Very rare to find easy
Bamboo, Wicker
"Eva" Chair by Giovanni Travasa for Bonacina
By Bonacina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An original and rare Eva armchair designed by Giovanni Travasa in 1965. Produced by Vittorio
Faux Leather, Rattan
Sold
H 27.75 in W 38 in D 32 in
Giovanni Travasa "Eva" Lounge Chairs, Moulded Bamboo Fabric Bonacina Italy 1965
By Bonacina
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of early production moulded bamboo and fabric "Eva" lounge chairs. Designed by Giovanni
Fabric, Bamboo
Foglia Lounge Chair by Travasa for Bonacina
By Bonacina
Located in Milan, IT
"Foglia" lounge chair by Giovanni Travasa for Vittorio Bonacina. The piece features an enclosing
Wicker
Sold
H 35.44 in W 26.38 in D 20.87 in
Travasa Giovanni per Bonacina Rattan and Wicker Garden Arm Chair, 1960
Located in Roma, Lazio
Fantastic series of four rattan chairs by Giovanni Travasa for Bonacina; called "egg" because the
Wicker, Rattan
Sold
H 35.44 in W 26.38 in D 20.87 in
Travasa Giovanni per Bonacina Rattan and Wicker Garden Arm Chair, 1960
Located in Roma, Lazio
Fantastic series of four rattan chairs by Giovanni Travasa for Bonacina; called "egg" because the
Wicker, Rattan
Giovanni Travasa for Bonacina Rattan Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous and rare big rattan chair designed by Giovanni Travasa for Bonacina in the 1950s. This
Rattan
Sold
H 41.74 in W 36.23 in D 32.68 in
Mid-Century Foglia Chair by Giovanni Travasa for Bonacina, circa 1968, Italy
By Bonaccina
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant Foglia lounge chair by Giovanni Travasa for Bonacina, circa 1968, Italy. Metal strcture
Fabric, Wicker
'Foglia' Wicker Chair by Giovanni Travasa for Bonacina, Italy, 1965
By Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century wicker 'Foglia' chair by Giovanni Travasa for Bonacina, Italy, 1965. Pair available
Sheepskin, Wicker
Palla Chair by Giovanni Travasa (off white)
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The Palla Chair from designer Giovanni Travasa is exhibited widely in museums, lauded
Rattan
Giovanni Travasa for Bonacina Wicker Easy Chair, circa 1950
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very rare to find easy chair or armchair designed by Italian designer Giovanni Travasa for the
Leather, Wicker, Rattan
Giovanni Travasa for Bonacina Wicker Easy Chair, circa 1950
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Extremely rare to find easy chair or armchair designed by Italian designer Giovanni Travasa for the
Leather, Wicker, Rattan
Sold
H 31.5 in W 88.59 in D 49.22 in
Pod Lounge Chair and Sofa by Morph UK in the style of Giovanni Travasa
By Habitat International
Located in Brussels, BE
lounge chair are, 47.24 inch (120cm). Designed by Morph UK for Habitat. In the style of Giovanni Travasa
Metal
Trio No 3 Travertine Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Elevate your interiors with the TRIO № III beige travertine side table, featuring a smooth square oval top supported by three sculptural cylinder bases. Crafted from solid natural tr...
Travertine
Tete a tete by Hugo Franca
By Hugo França
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tete a tete by Hugo Franca made of naturally fallen Brazilian hardwood trees. The design is made of opposing seats on two semi circular bases, Brazil, circa 1990.
Hardwood
$74 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Matte White Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These MATTE WHITE collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a ...
Wood
Tronchi Three-Tiered Chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Tronchi three-tiered chandelier. Thick, heavy, crystals.
Bauges French Mid-Century Metal and Murano Glass Bird Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Queens, NY
French mid-century (1940s) red and white painted metal 10 arm chandelier with Murano glass bird in center with canopy. (Attributed to BAGUES).
Metal
$710 / item
H 14.5 in W 7.5 in D 1.5 in
fferrone Contemporary Modern Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Candle Wall Scone
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
Strikingly simple and minimal, the contemporary, modern, asymmetrical candle wall sconce, made from mirror polish stainless steel, reflects the light doubling it’s effect which perfe...
Stainless Steel
$4,040 / item
H 22.84 in W 86.62 in D 18.12 in
'Athena' Natural Woodwork TV Holder and Media Credenza with Drawer
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
Inspired by the sun blocks or brises soleil featured on Modernist architecture which has captivated Alessandra Delgado since the early days of her career as a designer, Athena creden...
Oak, Walnut
$20,622 / set
H 15.36 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Pair of Large Chinese Hardstone, Jade and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Models
Located in London, GB
Pair of large Chinese hardstone, jade and cloisonné enamel flower models Chinese, 20th Century Height 39cm, width 25cm, depth 25cm Crafted in 20th century China, this pair of lar...
Stone, Jade, Metal, Enamel
Pair of Light Green Murano Glass and Chrome Sconces, Italy
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Clear, green infused Murano glass sconces in the style of Venini with ribbed glass texture, curved glass details and glass drops. A classic design in a unique color. Rewired for the ...
Murano Glass
$16,102 / set
H 27.56 in W 22.84 in D 18.51 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Set of Six Catilina Chairs in Steel and Fabric Azucena
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Set of six Catilina chairs with frame in painted steel, seat top in multi-layered wood, and upholstery-shaped polyurethane cushions covered with red fabric. This iconic seat was desi...
Steel
Maple Bentwood Twin Bed
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Queens, NY
Bentwood (19/20th Century) maple stained twin size bed with double scroll center design (includes: headboard, footboard, rails).(paper label: JACOB JOSEP KOHN, WEIN). (Irregular size...
Bentwood
Pair of Pendants Attributed to Kamenicky Senov
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of pendants attributed to Kamenicky Senov manufacture. Czech, circa 1950s. Brass and handblown glass. Existing electrical wiring, we do not guaranty functionality, rewiring ...
Brass
Mid Century Fluted Oak and Burlwood Console Table
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid Century Fluted Oak and Burlwood Console Table This console table measures: 51.5 wide x 15.5 deep x 27 inches high Great Vintage Condition - Minor Scratches and Nicks. Slight fa...
Oak, Burl
Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal Basket Weave Cane Daybed, 1965
By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal
Located in Chicago, IL
Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal Basket Weave Cane Daybed, 1965. Original upholstery in good condition. Measures 27.25” tall 78 33” deep, mattress 74” long
Upholstery, Cane
$68,000
H 27 in W 34 in D 10 in
Large Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Prancing Horse, TL Tested
Located in Austin, TX
A magnificent and large early Tang dynasty (618-906 AD) model of a prancing or dancing horse, circa 7th century. The majestic animal is caught mid-motion, one leg raised, head grace...
Pottery
$37,253 / set
H 30.71 in W 18.5 in D 22.05 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four Africa dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian manufacturer Maxalto in 1976. They feature a clear walnut briar structure and a cognac...
Brass
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.