$5,666
H 32.68 in W 40.56 in D 32.68 in
Early Herman Miller Coconut Chair Designed by George Nelson in 1956
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Early Herman Miller Coconut lounge chair. Manufactured ca. in 1960. Upholstery in brown fabric
Steel
$4,995 / set
H 32 in W 40 in D 36 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller early original Coconut Chair and ottoman
By George Nelson
Located in Walnut Creek, CA
This is a nice clean original George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Chair and ottoman. It came
Chrome
$4,000
H 32 in W 42 in D 33 in
George Nelson Coconut Chair for Herman Miller, Early 1st Generation Production
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Troy, MI
Rare 1st edition Coconut lounge chair designed by George Nelson and Associates Herman Miller circa
Metal, Chrome
$10,500 / set
H 34 in W 40 in D 33 in
Pair Early Coconut Chairs & Ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Restored
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
Fully and expertly restored pair of Coconut Chairs and single Ottoman designed by the George Nelson
Steel, Chrome, Wrought Iron
$4,196Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 32 in W 40 in D 36 in
George Nelson For Herman Miller First Generation Coconut Chair and Ottoman
By George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
The Coconut chair was designed in 1955 by the American architect, industrial designer, author
Metal
$14,000 / set
H 33 in W 42 in D 33 in
Pair of Early Coconut Chairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller in Shearling
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of early metal back Coconut chairs designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Fully
Sheepskin
$10,055
H 31.5 in W 40.16 in D 31.5 in
Early, Metal Shell ! Coconut Chair by George Nelson in Brown Upholstery, 1955
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller. Fully restored and upholstered The super rare, original Coconut Chair
Metal
$4,995 / set
H 37.5 in W 32.5 in D 28 in
Mid 20th MCM Mr. Chair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Topeka, KS
difference between these lounge chairs and the Herman Miller Eames lounge chairs is the recline option. While
Metal
Unavailable
H 33 in W 41.5 in D 34 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller First Edition Mid-Century Modern Coconut Chair
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Coconut chair Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller USA, circa 1950s 1950s Alexander
Aluminum
Original Herman Miller Coconut Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original George Nelson design for Herman Miller Coconut Chair in extremely rare original orange
Metal
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Chairs
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Rare pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller coconut chairs circa late 1950's. These chairs have
Metal
George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Chair
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
Original George Nelson coconut chair. Original Herman Miller production. This version has not been
Chrome, Steel
Sold
H 32 in W 40.5 in D 31 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Chair
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is the iconic Coconut chair, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in
Leather
Pair of Early George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Chairs and Ottoman
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
These are a beautiful pair of early coconut chairs with an ottoman by George Nelson for Herman
Metal, Steel
George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut chair and ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
fabric covered foam-upholstered steel shell on chromed tubular metal tripod legs and ottoman on four metal legs. Early metal pan and welded leg construction.
Steel
George Nelson Coconut Chair for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Antonio, TX
Newer model of the George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut lounge chair with a light green
Metal
Sold
H 33.47 in W 41.34 in D 32.29 in
George Nelson, Vintage Coconut Chair, 1st issue, Herman Miller 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Coconut lounge chair was initially manufactured in the USA by Herman Miller - this is an original example
Steel, Chrome
Coconut Chair and Ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Rochester, NY
A coconut chair & ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Purchased in the 1950's by a local
Sold
H 33 in W 40 in D 34 in
Coconut Chair by George Nelson, Second Series by Herman Miller, Never Reissued
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
This is a Second Series coconut chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. The Vitra
Steel, Chrome
Two Coconut Chairs
By Herman Miller
Located in Antwerp, BE
Coconut chairs | Herman Miller. USA | 1956 black leather | bent-steel three-legged base 84 cm H
Leather
Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in North Miami, FL
A first edition Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This chair has a shell of metal
Metal
"Coconut" Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Early George Nelson designed "Coconut" chair with electric blue wool upholstery which was re
Steel
Early Edition “Steel Shell”Red Coconut Chair, by George Nelson
By Herman Miller
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Early “STEEL SHELL” Edition Coconut, by George Nelson, for Herman Miller, c.1955. This chair
Fabric, Upholstery
A Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Ferndale, MI
A Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Lounge Chair
By George Nelson
Located in Southampton, NJ
An early example of George Nelson's iconic Coconut Lounge chair produced by Herman Miller
Original George Nelson Coconut Chairs
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a pair of coconut chairs designed by George Nelson. First edition in metal
Chrome, Metal
Sold
H 33.47 in W 40.95 in D 34.65 in
"Coconut" Chair in White Leather by George Nelson for H. Miller by Vitra, 1990
By Herman Miller, George Nelson, Vitra
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Elevate your space with this iconic Vintage Mid-Century Modern "Coconut" Lounge Chair designed by
Steel, Chrome
Original 50's Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Original blue and green woven fabric covers this iconic mid century chair. The "coconut" design
Sold
H 33 in W 40 in D 34 in
Museum Quality Early Coconut Chair & Ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
Early coconut chair and ottoman designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, circa 1955. This
Steel
George Nelson Coconut Chair in Alexander Girard Minicheck
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic coconut chair designed by George Nelson. A low-slung lounge profile with spacious seat for
Fiberglass
Sold
H 41 in W 33 in D 333 in
Early George Nelson by Herman Miller Green Leather Classic Coconut Lounge Chairs
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: Early George Nelson for Herman Miller green leather original coconut lounge
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 33 in W 40 in D 34 in
Black Leather and Chrome Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Vitra, Herman Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
Coconut chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller made by Vitra in Germany. The chair is in excellent
Chrome
Early Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1955
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, DE
The famous Coconut chair designed by Goerge Nelson in 1955. The Design has a humorous touch
60s Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Red Coconut Chairs
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Kensington, MD
60s Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Red Coconut Chairs
Sold
H 33 in W 42 in D 32 in
George Nelson Coconut Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1960s Vintage Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson Coconut Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1960s Herman Miller The Lounge Chair
Steel
George Nelson Coconut Chair, Vitra/Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lounge chair in black leather with chrome base. George Nelson's “Coconut Chair,” for Herman
Coconut
Sold
H 31 in W 40.5 in D 38 in
Original Coconut Lounge Chair and Ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
All redone in a wonderful Maharam Alexander Girard Yellow Checkered Fabric. The steel shell is in great condition and the legs are bright and clean. Museum quality!!!
Aluminum, Steel
Coconut Chair and Ottoman by George Nelson & Associates
By Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Ottoman measures: 23.5 w x 19 d x 16 h inches. The Coconut chair by George Nelson & Associates is
Chrome, Aluminum, Steel
Vintage George Nelson Coconut Lounge Chair
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Vintage coconut chair in great vintage condition.
Early 2nd Generation George Nelson "Coconut" for Herman Miller
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Great vintage chair in great vintage condition.
1960s George Nelson "Coconut" Lounge Chair in Cow Hide
By George Nelson, George Mulhauser, Herman Miller
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
1960s George Nelson "Coconut" lounge chair in cow hide. great condition.
Aluminum
Rare George Nelson Coconut Chair Ottoman for Herman Miller c.1956
By George Nelson
Located in Easton, PA
Rare ottoman for the Coconut chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1956. Period
Chrome, Steel
First Edition George Nelson Herman Miller Coconut Lounge
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
First edition George Nelson Herman Miller coconut lounge. Great vintage condition.
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
$12,717Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 100.4 in D 37.8 in
Arflex Marenco Sofa in Fabric Heidi and Candy by Mario Marenco
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marenco Sofa is designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex. This sofa features the system with making the armrest and seat as the base portion. There is a metal tubular frame facilitated f...
Metal
$1,290 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 23.63 in
El Topo • Natural • Sculptural Hand-Carved Acacia & Sheepskin Ottoman by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
A tactile piece of domestic fantasy, the El Topo ottoman is a social object, featuring a carved Acacia base, burnt using the traditional method of Shou Sugi Ban and an animalistic, y...
Wood, Sheepskin
$1,929 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
Mid-century Set of 2 Armchairs, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Mid-century Set of 2 Armchairs, 1970s, - made of fabric and metal - seat heigh of armchairs is 41cm, - shows signs of wear and age (scratches, etc.), - in good original condition
Metal
$2,800 / set
H 14.25 in W 11.25 in D 1.5 in
Antique 18th Century Pair Indian Hindu Erotic Kamasutra Miniature Paintings 1750
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality pair of antique 18th century Indian erotic Kamasutra paintings, circa 1750. The paintings most likely North-East India or possibly Nepal, are very finely painted with ...
Paint
$4,250
H 17.7 in W 86.643 in D 21.7 in
Massimo losa Ghini Plana Bench, in 1930's Pendleton Glacier Park Blanket
By Massimo Iosa Ghini, Pendleton Blanket Company
Located in Culver City, CA
What do you get when you combine iconic Italian design with nearly a century of American textile history? This Plana bench right here. We ship internationally! Check out our shippin...
Steel
Mirror 'OKO 75' in Stainless Steel by Zieta, (In Stock)
By Zieta, Oskar Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"OKO 75 contemporary mirror by Zieta (New model from 2020 collection) Stainless steel Measures: 75 x 6 cm. Zieta is best known for his collection of stools “Plopp” made through the...
Stainless Steel
1970s surrealist bronze daybed by Victor Roman
By Victor Roman
Located in Paris, FR
Burnished bronze structure with a surrealist ornementation Synthetic fur Signed and numbered. Limited edition of 8 + 4 AP of a model created in the 1970's by the sculptor Victor Rom...
Bronze
Vintage CAB 414 Chair by Mario Bellini ca. 1979
By Mario Bellini
Located in Bantam, CT
Mario Bellini for Cassina 414 Club Chair with patinaed cognac leather. Finish - White oak - Ivory Boucle Fabric Dimensions 26”W x 26.5”D x 30”H Seat Height - 16” Item must be Whit...
Leather
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
Gold Leaf
Pair of 1950's Italian Interlocking Puzzle Coffee Tables
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Eugenia Alberti Reggio and Rinaldo Scaioli
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of 1950's Italian interlocking jigsaw puzzle form cocktail tables in organic asymmetric mahogany tops raised on three distinctively structured flat bar solid brass legs joined b...
Brass
$4,581
H 14.57 in W 13.39 in D 6.7 in
Mid-Century Swedish Brutalist Fire Screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna
By Olle Hermansson, Husqvarna
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mid-century Swedish Brutalist fire screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna. Capture attention with this extraordinary mid-century Swedish Brutalist fire screen by Olle Hermansson fo...
Iron
$3,000
H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 18.51 in
Mario Marenco “Sapporo” Dining Chair for Mobil Girgi, Cognac Leather, 1970
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco “Sapporo” dining chair for Mobil Girgi, beech and patinated cognac leather, Italy, 1970 A rare variant of the iconic Marenco’s “Sapporo” chair, this version shows a st...
Leather, Beech
Japanese Antique Wood Bench, Rustic Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a tasteful antique cedar bench made around the Showa period. The warmth of the wood and the texture that evokes the era are attractive, and the design is simple yet strikin...
Wood
Maurice Dufrene pair of Cubist-inspired club chairs
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco pair of Cubist-inspired club chairs, circa 1925, by Maurice Dufrene. These chairs are sculpted mahogany, unrestored in the photographs, and they are 28” wide ...
Mahogany
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.