$8,855 / 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
$4,647
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
$3,430
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
Rattan, Reed
$3,430
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
Rattan, Reed
$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
$5,575 / item
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 37.5 in
Tropical Hardwood and Rattan, Butaque Chair, Outdoor Use, Licensed Reedition
By Clara Porset, Luteca Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to champion...
Rattan, Hardwood
Navagero Murano Glass Mirror
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Milan, IT
Bold yet feminine, this exceptional mirror handcrafted by Venetian master glassmakers will be a splendid focal point in classic or eclectic decors. The indented frame in golden cryst...
Murano Glass
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$19,123
H 71.66 in W 82.68 in D 25.6 in
A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn, circa 1900, The Netherlands
By H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Delft, NL
A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn A corner sofa with fabric upholstery. The beautiful hand-carved details in Art Nouveau patterns and dragonflies, as well as on th...
Fabric, Palmwood
$3,100
H 44.1 in W 28.35 in D 30.71 in
Jamapa Hanging Chair · Outdoors Toasted by Balsa · Currently in stock
By Christian Vivanco
Located in Juarez, Mexico City
An indoor/outdoor hanging lounge chair handwoven by master artisans from central Mexico. Christian Vivanco designed the Jamapa Hanging Lounge Chair inspired by hammocks and tradition...
Natural Fiber
$8,960
H 25.99 in W 80.71 in D 53.15 in
Monumental French Brutalist Walnut Daybed, Sculptural with Bouclé Upholstery.
Located in Almelo, NL
Monumental French Brutalist Walnut Daybed, Sculptural with Teddy Bouclé Upholstery, France, 1950s A rare and commanding piece of mid-century design, this monumental French Brutalist...
Upholstery, Walnut
$29,880 / set
H 26.38 in W 40.56 in D 35.44 in
Pierre Paulin, Pair of Spider Lounge Chairs "Model F678" for Artifort. 1966
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional and rare pair of lounge chairs model F678, also known as the Spider Lounge Chair designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort Furniture Comp...
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Velvet, Rope, Plywood
$500 / item
H 18.7 in W 13.2 in D 3 in
Manly P Hall, The Secret Teachings of All Ages, Facsimile XL book with 4 Prints
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition. Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcan...
Foil
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Italian Rattan / Wicker Chair by Pierantonio Bonacina, 1990s
By Pierantonio Bonacina
Located in Copenhagen, DK
“Carmen” chair by Pierantonio Bonacina. In great condition. the chair has similarities to a bull - notice the top of the chair. looks exactly like the horns of the bull.
Wicker
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood, Denmark - 1960s.
Wood
$11,700 / set
H 26.58 in W 81.89 in D 87.41 in
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau 'Losange' King Bed in Red Leather
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, double king bed model 'Losange', leather, Italy, 1972 A classic king bed designed by Luigi Massoni in 1972. This bed is upholstered in a beautifully...
Leather
Oval Sculptural Mirror in Charred Oak - Wavy Mirror
By Alexander Knysch
Located in Waiblingen, BW
The frame of the mirror is shaped using various hand tools, making each piece unique with its own distinctive wood grain. The mirror is made from high-quality red oak, which is light...
Mirror, Oak
$4,302Sale Price|20% Off
H 17.72 in Dm 17.72 in
Vintage Lotus Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Blown Murano Glass, Rare
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Milano, IT
Murano Table Lamp - Italian Collectible Lamp - Rare Mid-Century Lamp The LT305 "Lotus" Table Lamp, designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, is one of the most beautiful Murano lamps eve...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Round Rosso Levanto Marble Coffee Table - Red Marble Center Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
ROSSO LEVANTO MARBLE COFFEE TABLE Type of Marble: Rosso Levanto Dimensions: 40" Diameter Leg Model: Rosso Levanto Customizable: Available! Production Time: 3-4 Weeks Shipping Cost: ...
Stone, Marble
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Verdigris Patinated 'Tratten' Outdoor Pendant
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Darkly Patinated 'Tratten' Outdoor Pendant. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design from Jakobsson, executed...
Metal
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.