$5,500
H 32 in W 30 in D 32 in
Karuselli Tilt & Swivel Lounge Chair by Yrjo Kukkapuro for Haimi Finland 1960s
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Dallas, TX
Karuselli tilt and swivel lounge chair by Yrjo Kukkapuro for Haimi of Finland in original
Leather, Fiberglass
$21,130
H 27.17 in W 77.96 in D 30.71 in
Set of 2 Sofas and 2 Chairs, by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi Finland, 1963
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of two "Ateljee" three-seater sofas and two "Ateljee" armchairs was designed in Finland in
Leather, Oak
$5,722Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 27.96 in W 28.75 in D 29.14 in
Pair of Swivel 3814-1KF Lounge Chairs by Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi, Finland, 1960s
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi Oy
Located in Karis, Nyland
A striking pair of Model 3814-1KF swivel lounge chairs, designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi in the
Aluminum
$5,752 / set
H 37.41 in W 36.23 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Model Ateljee Armchairs, Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi Oy, 1960s
By Haimi Oy, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of Model Ateljee armchairs, designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro, manufactured by Haimi Oy, 1960s
Metal
Unavailable
H 26.78 in W 65.75 in D 31.5 in
Yrjö Kukkapuro mid-century modern Set of Sofas for Haimi, 1960s.
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi
Located in Porto, PT
Set of two and three-seat sofas, white plastic and chrome foot, brown fabric. These items are in original condition, can be sold as they are or fully restored; the price shown is in...
Chrome
Unavailable
H 24 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Pair of Yrjo Kukkapuro for Haimi Molded Plastic and Leather Swivel Side Chairs
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi
Located in North Hollywood, CA
wine colored leather cushion. Made in Finland by Haimi. .
Metal
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Pair of 1960s Black Leather "Remmi" Easy Chairs by Yrjö Kukkapuro, Finland
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi Oy
Located in Turku, FI
Ergonomic 1960s black leather 1960s "Remmi" easy chairs designed by Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro
Chrome
Orange Set of Four Haimi Chairs and Table
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi Oy
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Super rare set of Mid-Century orange Haimi chairs and white, round table.
Chrome
Sold
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 23.23 in
Set of Four Brown Leather Dining Chairs by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi
Located in London, London
Four dining chairs By Yrjö Kukkapuro For Haimi Model 415A Brown leather seats Fibreglass and
Aluminum
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Sheepskin Armchairs, Finland, 1950s
By Haimi Oy
Located in Copenhagen, DK
armchairs, manufactured by Haimi, Finland, 1950s. The armchairs have been reconditioned with new
Sheepskin, Wood
Haimi chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Designed for Haimi Oy of Finland, this "Haimi" swivel lounge chair and ottoman are in the original
Steel
Sold
H 36.25 in W 31.5 in D 38.25 in
Yrjö Kukkapuro rare model Karuselli lounge chair with ottoman in green leather f
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi Oy
Located in Skokie, IL
leather for Haimi, Finland, 1960s Dimensions: 36 1/4" h x 31 1/2" w x 38 1/4" d Materials: leather
Steel
Sold
H 17.5 in W 23.75 in D 23.75 in
Rare Pair of 1960 Yrjo Kukkapuro Side Coffee Tables for Haimi Finland
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi
Located in Miami, FL
Extremely rare, these tables by Yrjo Kukkapuro are from 1960 and were made by Haimi of Finland
Fiberglass
Karuselli Lounge Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi of Finland
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Beautiful all original Karuselli lounge and ottoman in great condition. Very little wear.
Karuselli Swivel Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Karuselli rocking & swiveling armchair designed Yrjö Kukkapuro. Manufactured by Haimi of
Pekka Perjo Pair of "Pohjola" Lounge Chairs for Haimi Oy
By Haimi Oy, Pekka Perjo
Located in Porto, PT
Pair of “Pohjola” lounge chairs in black plastic, upholstered in black leather. They need to replace only the filling, the leather is very good condition, this restoration work can ...
Leather, Plastic
Pair of Yrjö Kukkapuro 'Karuselli' Lounge Chairs for Haimi
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Canaan, CT
A YRJÖ KUKKAPURO 'KARUSELLI' LOUNGE CHAIR Designed in 1964 for Haimi, white fibreglass, chrome
Chrome, Steel
Sold
H 35.44 in W 30.71 in D 38.59 in
Pair of Karuselli Lounge Chairs in Black Leather by Yrjo Kukkapuro for Haimi
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in London, GB
Pair of Karuselli lounge chairs in black leather, by Yrjo Kukkapuro for Haimi. A superb mid
Yrjö Kukkapuro Leather Karuselli Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Loves Park, IL
Yrjö Kukkapuro Karuselli lounge chair and ottoman for Haimi of Finland. Black fiberglass shell and
Chrome
Sold
H 32 in W 21.5 in D 23 in
Pair of Leather Yrjö Kukkapuro "Kaeuselli" Lounge Chairs Haimi, Finland
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Yrjö Kukkapuro "Kaeuselli" lounge chairs Haimi, Finland in original black leather. Super
Fiberglass, Leather
$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
Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ...
Walnut
Antique Petite Mexican Butaque in the Style of Clara Porset
By Clara Porset
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Antique Petite Mexican Butaque in the style of Clara Porset, circa 1960.
Wood
Pair of Delord & Garrault Floor to Ceiling Lamps
By Garrault-Delord
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of rare "Sol au plafond" (floor to ceiling) lamps, made of different section of metal tubes holding an enlightnen plexi globe. Adjustable height both at the top and bottom thank...
Metal, Chrome
$4,995
H 44 in W 39.5 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Futurist Raymond Loewy Inspired Yellow Chapter One Highboy Dresser
By Raymond Loewy, Broyhill
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Broyhill’s Chapter One Collection is officially harder to find and more sought after than the Raymond Loewy orginals. With all due respect to Raymond Loewy, there really is something...
Plastic, Hardwood
$12,311 / item
H 43.31 in W 82.68 in D 55.12 in
Brass and Alabaster Three Globes Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of three patinated brass arms of light each holding different sized alabaster globes and counterweight to ensure the balance of the piece. Original ...
Alabaster, Brass
$10,500
H 28.5 in W 86 in D 34 in
Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Upholstery, Foam, Rosewood
$86,282 / set
H 28.35 in Dm 46.07 in
Dining Set Designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining set designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929. Birch. Stamped. This rare dining set by the Finish design icon Alvar Aalto is characterised by the combination of...
Birch
Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An early, authentic Marco Zanuso lady chair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, burnt orange / rust coloured 100% mohair fabric. Brass feet with nat...
Brass
$6,995Sale Price|41% Off
H 31 in W 112 in D 33.88 in
Adrian Pearsall 1709-S Style Platform Sofa with Floating Walnut End Tables
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Soaring like a streamlined icon of mid-century modern design, the Adrian Pearsall–style 1709-S platform daybed is a rare marriage of architectural line and functional elegance. With ...
Metal
1970s MOD Yellow Velvet Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A pair of petite swivel lounge chairs designed in the style of Milo Baughman. We just had them professionally reupholstered in a canary yellow velvet. Like new condition ready to be ...
Upholstery, Wood
Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Grenoble, FR
Charlotte perriand hanging cabinet in formica and larch with slatted doors. wall-mounted desk with outlet in ash and fir. This set was created in 1968 for the 3 arcs residence, ins...
Ash
Pair of Compas Wood Counter Stools, Italy
By Jean Prouvé, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of compas counter stools or high chairs, wood and rope. In the mood of Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, Le Corbusier, Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, Gio Ponti, Osvaldo Borsani.
Wood, Rope
$4,400
H 27.56 in W 88.59 in D 33.47 in
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi 'Ateljee' Sectional Sofa in Black Leather
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi Finland, modular sofa, leather, metal, wood, Finland, 1963 This streamlined sectional sofa is characterized by a simplistic, natural and modernist aesthetic...
Metal
Pair of Cy Mann Chrome Lounge Chairs in Lime Green, C. 1970
By Milo Baughman, Cy Mann
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Modern Pair of Cy Mann Chrome and Bright Green Lounge Chairs, C. 1970. Featuring flat bar Chrome construction, ergonomic slant back design, attached original upholstered tufted Sprin...
Chrome
Pair of bouclettes fabric armchairs by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of armchairs upholstered with a green bouclette fabric. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2024.
Fabric, Wood
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.