Hans J. Wegner 'Hammock Chair', for Getama, 1967
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A rare Hans J. Wegner Hammock chaise lounge. Beautiful patinated oak frame and original halyard
Brass
Sold
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 29.53 in
Hans Wegner Lounge Chair Model GE-2 Hammock by GETAMA in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare lounge chair model GE-2 / Hammock chair designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by GETAMA in
Rope, Oak
Midcentury Sling Chair Hammock Design
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are these striking sling chairs with an interesting take on hammocks
Brass
Hans J. Wegner Hammock Chair, Getama
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A rare Hans J. Wegner Hammock chaise lounge. Beautiful patinated oak frame and original halyard
Oak
Hans Wegner PP135 Model Hammock Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner (1914-2007) PP135 Model Hammock lounge chair manufactured by PP Mobler, Denmark
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-2 or Hammock Chair by GETAMA in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare lounge chair model GE-2 or Hammock chair designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by GETAMA in
Leather, Sheepskin, Oak
Hans Wegner Hammock lounge chair by Getama
Located in Los Angeles, CA
oak frame chaise lounge w/original flagline rope & brass hardware
Brass
Hans Wegner Hammock Chaise Lounge for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Hans Wegner GEZ Hammock chaise lounge chair. Beautiful original patinated oak frame and original
Brass
Douro Bedside Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Douro Bedside Table Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Handmade by skilled artisans in solid oak. The bedside table features two drawers with handles and legs decorated with a hand ca...
Oak
$8,854 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 45.01 in
Contemporary Textured Brass Chandelier, Tryst Three by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Textured Brass Chandelier, Tryst Three by Paul Matter Tryst chandelier explores the relationship between interlocked forms in perfect union and balance. A study of form...
Brass
$34,685
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
"Spikes" Wall Sconces by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of long sconces in brass and sculpted Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Brass
Dutch 'Backbone' Chaise Longue in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chaise lounge, teak, aluminium and fabric, The Netherlands, 1990s. This exceptional Dutch chaise longue features a seating area crafted from teak slats, thoughtfully designed to su...
Steel
Italian Lounge Chair, 1970s
By ISA Bergamo, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in bruxelles, BE
Lounge chair with cowhide and leather cushion and wooden frame. Reversible cushion. Seat height: 38 cm. Wear due to time and age of lounge chair. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE...
Leather, Wood, Cowhide
$15,995 / set
H 32.75 in W 35 in D 41 in
Brazilian Jangada Rosewood & Leather Sling Chair with Ottoman by Jean Gillon
By Sergio Rodrigues, Percival Lafer, Jean Gillon
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Anchored in the bold horizons of 1960s Brazilian modernism, the Jangada lounge chair and ottoman by Jean Gillon stands as a testament to artful craftsmanship, organic structure, and ...
Leather, Rosewood
Artemis IV Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Artemis IV Wall Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 5 x W 10 x H 5 cm Materials: Hand-blown glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be w...
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
$17,250 / item
H 13.78 in W 38.98 in D 72.84 in
Brutalist Teal Ceramic & Verdigris Copper Coffee Table by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Egg Designs’ Boogie Nights coffee table (2021) is a bold, Brutalist-inspired piece handcrafted with sculptural impact. It features individually glazed teal-green ceramic tiles applie...
Copper, Steel
$10,764 / item
H 21.66 in W 76.78 in D 37.41 in
Mid-Century Modern Minho Daybed, Wool Bouclé, Oak Root, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Minho Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Minho daybed is a modern reinterpretation of traditional furniture desi...
Stone, Onyx, Marble
$741 / set
H 1.19 in W 6.3 in D 2.76 in
Arms Door Handles by Quintana Partners, Solid Brass & Chrome, Spain
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Arm Door Handles combine elegance and originality in a unique proposal that transforms any space with its iconic and sophisticated design. With the stylized shape of an arm, thes...
Brass, Chrome
$24,519 / item
H 22.84 in W 35.44 in D 87.8 in
Limited Edition Charlotte Perriand Tokyo Dormeuse by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Discover the beauty of the Charlotte Perriand Tokyo Dormeuse, a limited edition chaise longue crafted by Cassina. Originally designed in 1940 for a Japanese client, this piece is a t...
Bamboo
$53,200
H 32.09 in W 35.44 in D 42.13 in
Jangada with Ottoman Armchair By Jean Gillon, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1968
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
Original Condition
Leather, Nylon, Rosewood
$1,316
H 15.75 in W 78.35 in D 32.29 in
Dick Cordemeijer Mid-Century Modern Metal and Wood Daybed Cleopatra, circa 1950
By Dick Cordemeijer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Daybed Cleopatra designed by Dick Cordemeijer. Manufactured by Auping (Netherlands), circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a be...
Metal
$41,862
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 70.87 in
Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Poggi, Mid-century Rocking Chair Mod. PS16, 1956
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Poggi
Located in Milan, IT
Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Poggi, Italian Mid-century Wooden Rocking Lounge Chair Model PS16 Manufactured by Poggi, Pavia, Italy. Together with a certificate of authenticity ...
Fabric, Wood
$29,542 / item
H 103.94 in W 70.87 in D 82.29 in
21st Century The King's Bed Solid Oak and Tented Steel Superstructure
By B.B. for Reschio, Benedikt Bolza Design
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
With a distinct baroque headboard, this stylish grisaille oak four-poster bed has intricate posts with brass plated top and bottom Oriental inspired finials. The light natural linen ...
Steel
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.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
If anyone is brave, humble and adept enough to recolor these mid-century masterpieces, it’s Ilse Crawford. Here, she gives us the details on her five earthy paint choices and tells us how she feels about design collaborations.
To celebrate the Wishbone’s 70th anniversary, Carl Hansen & Søn’s third-generation CEO, Knud Erik Hansen, shares some of the secrets behind the beloved chair.
In an innovative display, the Designmuseum Danmark is permanently exhibiting the 20th century's most iconic seats.