$3,250 / set
H 28.5 in W 51.125 in D 31.5 in
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Green Stained Oak Dining Chairs with Matching Table
By Hank Loewenstein, Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
matching 1970's Hank Loewenstein Padova Dining Table style with maple top and stained beech wood frame and
Rush, Oak
$2,141
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Set of 4 "Padova" chairs in wood with braided rope seats - Hank Lowenstein -
By Hank Loewenstein
Located in Madrid, España
Set of 4 "Padova" chairs in wood with braided rope seats - Hank Lowenstein - Italy - c. 1970
Wood
$1,099 / set
H 36 in W 17 in D 18 in
Postmodern Lowenstein Padova Dowel Wood Counter Height Bar Stool Chairs Set of 3
By Hank Loewenstein
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Iconic set of counter height bar stools, made in Italy.
Wood
Unavailable
H 32.25 in W 19.5 in D 20.5 in
Set of 4 1970s Upholstered Hank Lowenstein Padova Arm Chairs
By Hank Loewenstein
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 4 1970s Upholstered Hank Lowenstein Padova Arm Chairs. In good vintage condition; please
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Hank Loewenstein Padova Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Hank Loewenstein
Located in Denver, CO
Designed and sold by Hank Lowenstein originally in the 1970’s. Four chairs from an original set
Upholstery, Wood, Maple, Plywood
Set of 5 Hank Lowenstein "Padova" Dining Chairs
By Hank Loewenstein
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of 5 Hank Lowenstein’s “Padova” dining chairs in cherry wood with brown rush seats. Beautiful
Cane, Rush, Wood
Sold
H 32.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
Postmodern Italian Hank Lowenstein Padova White Lacquered Rush Dining Chairs
By Hank Loewenstein
Located in San Diego, CA
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1970s with this exquisite Padova White
Rush, Oak
Sold
H 32.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
Postmodern Italian Hank Lowenstein Padova White Lacquered Rush Dining Chairs
By Hank Loewenstein
Located in San Diego, CA
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1970s with this exquisite Padova White
Rush, Oak
Set Of 6 Red Chairs mod. Padova By Hank Lowenstein, Italy 1970s
By Hank Loewenstein
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Padova chairs designed by Hank Lowenstein from the 1970s. Beautifully made in beech with original
Rush, Wood
Sold
H 36.25 in W 15.25 in D 15 in
Black Padova Counter Stools w Rush Seats, Manner of Hank Lowenstein 2 Available
By Hank Loewenstein
Located in Hudson, NY
Simple yet elegant black counter height bar stools with rush seats. Strikingly comfortable. 6 available. Priced per stool.
Papercord, Rush, Wood
1970's Vintage Hank Loewenstein Padova Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Hank Loewenstein
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A fun set of four (4) Hank Loewenstein "Padova" chairs in original white laquer and rush seats
Rush, Wood
Sold
H 32.75 in W 19 in D 19 in
Set of Hank Loewenstein "Padova" Italian Solid Oak Dining Chairs-- 5 Pieces
By Hank Loewenstein
Located in Madison, WI
Set of 5 Hank Lowenstein’s “Padova” dining chairs in oak wood with brown wool seats. Beautiful
Upholstery, Wood
Wood Padova Style Counter Stools
By Hank Loewenstein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These warm wood Hank Loewenstein Padova style counter stools are simple yet elegant with rush seats
Rush, Wood
Vintage Hank Loewenstein / Oggo Padova Counterstools, Set of 4
By Hank Loewenstein
Located in Denver, CO
Designed and sold by Hank Lowenstein originally in the 1970s. Has the original “Loewenstein/ Oggo
Papercord, Wood, Maple, Plywood
Sold
H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in
Italian dining chairs designed by Hank Lowenstein, model “Padova”, 1970s Italy
By Hank Loewenstein
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
A rare set of four brutalist Italian dining chairs designed by Hank Lowenstein, model “Padova
Rush, Satinwood
1970's Hank Lowenstein Padova White Oak Rush Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Hank Loewenstein
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1970s with this exquisite Padova White Oak
Rush, Wood, Paint
Hank Loewenstein Padova Chairs
By Hank Loewenstein
Located in Haverhill, MA
Hank Loewenstein.
Rush, Beech
Set of 4 Vintage Hank Lowenstein "Padova" Dining Chairs
By Hank Loewenstein
Located in Glendale, AZ
A set of 4 Hank Lowenstein’s “Padova” dining chairs in cherry wood with rush seats. Two chairs have
Rush, Wood
$666Sale Price / item|55% 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 boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
$1,650 / item
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
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex in fabric. New, current production. The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in cont...
Fabric
$4,080 / set
H 18.12 in W 19.69 in D 17.33 in
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining room chairs for Cassina Italy 1960s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Almelo, NL
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining room chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1960, set of six. Vico Magistretti's "Carimate" dining chairs, designed for Cassina, feature a natural wood frame ...
Straw, Beech
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$951 / item
H 32.29 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, Dark Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful italian fabric. This chair can be customized to your speci...
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$4,148 / item
H 37.8 in Dm 25.2 in
Joe 640 Tailored Minimal 20th Century Inspired Pendant Light by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
This Classic, tailored pendant light, inspired by the stitching on my father's Mark Cross cuff link box, is reminiscent of mid-century style and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Als...
Brass
LU Louis SM Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The handsome LU Louis SM Sconce is a smaller version of our LU Louis Sconce, an all brass wall sconce in lightly patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. M...
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$5,500 / set
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Chairs for Cassina, Red Lacquered, 1960, Set of 4
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, red lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960, set of four. The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous c...
Straw, Wood
$6,450 / set
H 32.88 in W 78.75 in D 63.19 in
Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Set with Table, Bench, Set of Chairs
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set consisting of a dining table, bench, and pair of chairs, solid beech, Scandinavia, 1980s This expansive dining room set is a rare find, distinguished by its exceptio...
Beech
Gueridon Coffee Table with 4 Roger Capron Ceramic Tiles
By Roger Capron, Guéridon Design
Located in Stratford, CT
This coffee table is made from four ceramic tiles created in the 1970s by Roger Capron, one of the most renowned ceramists of the Modern era. Each tile is unique, hand-glazed, and v...
Metal
$4,500 / item
H 36 in Dm 32.5 in
Glossy Cream Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut o...
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.