$9,000 / set
H 32 in W 24 in D 22 in
1965 Pair of Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen JH 507 Oak Dining Chairs from Harvard
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Johannes Hansen. This pair of chairs came from Harvard University and is accompanied by thorough
Oak, Leather
$4,000 / item
H 32 in W 24 in D 22 in
1965 Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen JH 507 Oak Dining Chairs from Harvard
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
chairs came from Harvard University and are accompanied by thorough documentation showing the chairs in
Oak
Charles and Ray Eames Pair of Vintage Fiberglass Side Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Münster, DE
Eliot Norton Chair of Poetry, Harvard (1971); the Queen's Gold Medal for Architecture (1979); the "Most
Metal
Charles and Ray Eames Vintage Fiberglas La Fonda Chair 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Münster, DE
Eliot Norton Chair of Poetry, Harvard (1971); the Queen's Gold Medal for Architecture (1979); the "Most
Metal
1975 Bodil Kjaer for CI Designs Rare Teak Slat Seat Arm Chair
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Luis Sert, head of architecture at Harvard, specified these chairs for a project at Boston University
Teak
$5,500 / set
H 28 in W 25 in D 22 in
1975 Pair of Bodil Kjaer Teak & Leather Slat Seat Chairs by CI Designs of Boston
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, head of architecture at Harvard, specified these chairs for a project at Boston University early on
Leather, Teak
$4,028
H 24.41 in W 24.41 in D 23.63 in
Charles and Ray Eames 1st Generation Vintage Fiberglass LAR Cat´s Cradle
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Münster, DE
Eliot Norton Chair of Poetry, Harvard (1971); the Queen's Gold Medal for Architecture (1979); the "Most
Metal
Charles and Ray Eames Vintage Fiberglas La Fonda Bench 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Münster, DE
American Institute of Architects Award (1977); the Eliot Norton Chair of Poetry, Harvard (1971); the
Metal
Sold
H 45.28 in W 21.26 in D 63 in
Vintage Dentist Chair in Decorative Iron and Leather by Harvard, 1910s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare dentist's chair early 1900s Harvard brand. The chair is in finely forged and decorated
Iron
Charles and Ray Eames Vintage Fiberglas La Fonda Chair 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Münster, DE
Eliot Norton Chair of Poetry, Harvard (1971); the Queen's Gold Medal for Architecture (1979); the "Most
Metal
Sold
H 31 in W 21 in D 26 in
Rare Pair of 17th Century French Louis XIII Chairs from the Château de Théobon
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare pair of 17th century French Louis XIII os de mouton (sheep's bone) side chairs from the
Linen, Walnut
Alvar Aalto Artek Model 67 Chair from Harvard University
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
Hard to find and not often seen Aalto model 67 side chair with adjustable backrest. This chair was
Upholstery, Birch
Set of Four Nichols and Stone Harvard Scholar's Chairs
By Nichols & Stone
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome set of four Nichols and Stone Harvard University Scholar's armchairs featuring an ebonized
Maple, Lacquer
Sold
H 24.41 in W 23.63 in D 24.41 in
Charles and Ray Eames Vintage Fiberglass LAR Armchair Cat´s Cradle, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Eliot Norton Chair of Poetry, Harvard (1971); the Queen's Gold Medal for Architecture (1979); the "Most
Metallic Thread
Large Painting on Masonite, Signed Swirnoff
By Lois Swirnoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carpenter Center of Harvard University. She chaired the Art department at Skidmore College from 1977-1981
Acrylic, Masonite
Graffitied Edwardian Harvard Chair
Located in North Egremont, MA
Oak shield backed chair, tagged by some bad boys of Harvard, circa 1896-1900. The Pi Eta Society's
Reyes Counter Stool in Cherry with Russet Leather
By Martell Woodworks
Located in Mendocino, CA
This is a cherry counter stool with a stretched leather seat and back. The frame is solid cherry, with a gentle radius at the interior joints and softly rounded edges. The leather is...
Leather, Cherry
Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Akari model 70F light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light...
Metal
$1,659 / item
H 13.78 in Dm 9.45 in
Murano Round Green Glass and Brass Modern Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Very special Murano glass wall light, stylish and elegant, their design truly unique in their kind. Beautiful coloring. The wall light is composed of a brass stem where a system for...
Brass
$1,699 / item
H 31.49 in W 21.25 in D 0.98 in
Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Half Length Mirror in Black Brass for GUBI
By Gio Ponti, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Half Length Mirror in Black Brass for GUBI The 'F.A. 33' Mirror was originally designed by Gio Ponti in 1933 for Fontana Arte, the period’s most prominent lamp, ...
Brass
$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
$1,955 / set
H 33.08 in W 24.02 in D 25.2 in
Set of Two Restored Art Deco Armchairs, by Jules Leleu, Beech, France, 1930s
By Jules Leleu
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Designer: Jules Leleu Source: France Period: 1930-1939 It has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacquer by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the orig...
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Lacquer
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor 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 ...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
$6,280 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Erik Buch Dining Chairs for Orum Mobler, Denmark, 1960s
By Erik Buch
Located in Almelo, NL
Dining chairs by Erik Buch for Orum Mobler, Denmark, 1960s As rare as they are aesthetically sensational, this set of eight dining chairs by Erik Buch for Orum Mobler is in 100% o...
Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood
$12,400 / set
H 34.26 in W 25.4 in D 25.01 in
Rare Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen Set of Six Dining Chairs in Oak
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen, set of six armchairs, model 'J3063', oak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s A rare set of mid-century dining chairs model J3063 crafted by Ole Wanscher. Drawing ...
Fabric, Oak
$5,416 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage Four ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish inspired by the celebrated work of Italian designer Gio ...
Brass, Bronze
$2,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp ST2-36N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare and unusual New old stock Isamu Noguchi Akari floor lamp model ST2-36N, Isamu Noguchi stamped on steel base and shade. In pristine condition no scratches on the frame or tears o...
Steel
$6,046 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
$5,145Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
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.
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