Custom Florence Knoll Task Side Table in Gray Marble
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Her dedication to both function and aesthetics led her to design furniture for spaces that lacked suitable options, resulting in her now-iconic collection. From sofas and lounge chai...
Marble, Chrome
$4,140 / set
H 27.56 in W 34.26 in D 26.78 in
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Orange Armchair and Footstool, Set of Two
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a design Classic.
Fabric
$7,586
H 19.49 in W 22.45 in D 18.31 in
Organic Modernist Vintage Tree Trunk Coffee Table Walnut circa 1950 Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Organic Modernist vintage authentic organic coffee table or sofa table 1950s Austria. A beautiful iconic coffee table or sofa table in wonderful small dimension, also perfect for a ...
Rubber, Walnut
Custom Knoll Credenza in Mahogany & Chrome
By Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Her dedication to functional elegance defined a generation of design, resulting in an iconic collection of furniture—sofas, lounge chairs, tables, desks, and credenzas—each a testame...
Chrome
$4,099 / item
H 27.56 in W 34.26 in D 31.5 in
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Yellow Armchair and Footstool, Set of Two
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo sofa set, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a Mid Century Design Classic.
Fabric
Gianni Pareschi ‘Fiocco’ Chair for Archizoom Associati by Busnelli
By Archizoom Associati, Gianni Pareschi 1, Busnelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
He is most recognized for his work with Studio Alchimia, where he collaborated with designers like Alessandro Mendini, and for his role in co-designing the iconic “Joe Sofa,” a baseb...
Fabric
Custom Knoll Executive Cabinet in Walnut & Chrome
By Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Her commitment to both function and aesthetics resulted in a now-iconic furniture collection, including sofas, lounge chairs, tables, desks, and credenzas, each embodying her timeles...
Chrome
‘Fantasy Island’ Lounge Chair by Kurt Bayer, 1980's
By Kurt Bayer
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This Fantasy Island two seater sofa is iconic and has a timeless design. Every design from Bayer is more than just functionality.
Steel
Custom Knoll 9' Executive Credenza Desk in Walnut & Chrome
By Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Her commitment to both function and aesthetics resulted in a now-iconic furniture collection, including sofas, lounge chairs, tables, desks, and credenzas, each embodying her timeles...
Chrome
$5,240 / set
H 26.38 in W 30.32 in D 31.5 in
Set of 2 ‘Fantasy Island’ Lounge Chairs by Kurt Bayer, 1980's
By Kurt Bayer
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This Fantasy Island two seater sofa is iconic and has a timeless design. Every design from Bayer is more than just functionality.
Steel
$18,500
H 14.5 in W 80 in D 28 in
Osvaldo Borsani Adjustable Leather L77 Daybed Chaise for Tecno, Italy 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Osvaldo Borsani Adjustable Leather L77 Daybed Chaise for Tecno, Italy, 1950s Italian Osvaldo Borsani L77 Daybed or chaise lounge for Tecno - Rare Slim Version, Italy, 1950s This ex...
Steel
MidCentury George Nelson Sling Table for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A perfect compliment to the iconic Sling Sofa by George Nelson circa 1963. Model 6373 Second to last photo credit to the George Nelson Foundation.
Granite, Steel, Chrome
$2,917 / set
H 27.56 in W 29.93 in D 24.22 in
Set of 2 Erik Jørgensen EJ900 Cobra Armchairs by Foersom & Hiort-Lorenzen
By Erik Jørgensen, Peter Hiort-Lorenzen, Johannes Foersom
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
First Launched in 1983, the EJ 900 Cobra chair is the counterpart of their iconic Pipeline sofa. The chair refers to early modernist forms of the Bauhaus period (Perriand), as well a...
Stainless Steel
$2,626 / set
H 27.56 in W 29.93 in D 24.22 in
Set of 2 Erik Jørgensen EJ900 Cobra Armchairs by Foersom & Hiort-Lorenzen
By Erik Jørgensen, Peter Hiort-Lorenzen, Johannes Foersom
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
First Launched in 1983, the EJ 900 Cobra chair is the counterpart of their iconic Pipeline sofa. The chair refers to early modernist forms of the Bauhaus period (Perriand), as well a...
Stainless Steel
Gaetano Pesce Tramonto A New York Screen For Cassina
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
A kaleidoscope of colours streams through the windows of the skyscrapers illuminating the new screen by Gaetano Pesce. Inspired by the iconic Tramonto a New York sofa, light shimmers...
Resin
$7,335 / item
H 29.53 in W 68.51 in D 91.74 in
Pixel Box Small Bed in Velvet Upholstery with Base by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego, Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The bed frame and the headboard are characterised by the quilted seams that recall Saba’s iconic Pixel sofa. With bed base, mechanism, bottom panel.
Upholstery
$7,037 / item
H 29.53 in W 65.75 in D 92.92 in
Pixel Box Queen Size Bed in Velvet Upholstery with Base by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego, Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The bed frame and the headboard are characterised by the quilted seams that recall Saba’s iconic Pixel sofa. With bed base, mechanism, bottom panel.
Upholstery
$8,095 / item
H 29.53 in W 76.38 in D 91.74 in
Pixel Box Large Bed in Velvet Upholstery with Base by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego, Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The bed frame and the headboard are characterised by the quilted seams that recall Saba’s iconic Pixel sofa. With bed base, mechanism, bottom panel.
Upholstery
$9,335 / item
H 29.53 in W 81.5 in D 92.92 in
Pixel Box King Size Bed in Velvet Upholstery with Base by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego, Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The bed frame and the headboard are characterised by the quilted seams that recall Saba’s iconic Pixel sofa. Only bed without bed base. Born in 1953 he left formal education and b...
Upholstery
Poul Kjaerholm PK63a E Kold Christensen Denmark 1968
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
In 1968, Poul Kjærholm set out to design a series of tables that could be combined with his collection of lounge chairs and sofas. The resulting PK63A was created in connection with ...
Marble, Stainless Steel
$5,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Jean Gillon Brazilian Rosewood and Chrome Executive Desk
By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art
Located in New Windsor, NY
However, he was best known for his lounge chairs and sofas, including his iconic Jangada chair. Named for the Portuguese word for traditional Brazilian fishing boats, the award-winni...
Chrome, Nickel
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Scoop Side Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Tulsa, OK
**Iconic Pieces**: - **Gondola Sofas**: These sofas feature a long, low profile with gently curving lines that mimic the shape of a gondola.
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Jacks Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Tulsa, OK
**Iconic Pieces**: - **Gondola Sofas**: These sofas feature a long, low profile with gently curving lines that mimic the shape of a gondola.
Glass, Walnut
1958 Italian P40 Chair by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The Italian designer has created iconic products, such as the sofa D70, the D40 chair and the T1 and T2 tables.
Steel, Brass
$28,000
H 28.75 in W 103.5 in D 26 in
Important Vladimir Kagan Rosewood Brass Dresser, Desk Unit, 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
Over the next several decades, Kagan created hundreds of iconic designs, including his signature "Sculptured Chair" and "Floating Sofa," which became icons of 1950s and 60s modernism...
Brass
$1,983
H 20.48 in Dm 27.56 in
Mid-century Glass Coffee Table By W.H. Gispen For KEMBO, Dutch Design 1950
By Gispen Kembo, Willem H. Gispen, Gispen
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Pair it with sleek, low-profile sofas, iconic lounge chairs, and geometric-patterned rugs to create a truly authentic mid-century vibe.
Metal
Matrice Chair by Plumbum
Located in Geneve, CH
We tried to give the seat a feeling of comfort, both visually and in its use. The iconic Chesterfield sofa quickly became a reference to be summoned.
Steel
Set of 2 Matrice Chairs by Plumbum
Located in Geneve, CH
We tried to give the seat a feeling of comfort, both visually and in its use. The iconic Chesterfield sofa quickly became a reference to be summoned.
Steel
Gold Matrice Chair by Plumbum
Located in Geneve, CH
We tried to give the seat a feeling of comfort, both visually and in its use. The iconic Chesterfield sofa quickly became a reference to be summoned.
Steel
Set of 2 Marie-Antoinette Matrice Chairs by Plumbum
Located in Geneve, CH
We tried to give the seat a feeling of comfort, both visually and in its use. The iconic Chesterfield sofa quickly became a reference to be summoned.
Steel
Marie-Antoinette Matrice Chair by Plumbum
Located in Geneve, CH
We tried to give the seat a feeling of comfort, both visually and in its use. The iconic Chesterfield sofa quickly became a reference to be summoned.
Steel
Set of 2 Gold Matrice Chairs by Plumbum
Located in Geneve, CH
We tried to give the seat a feeling of comfort, both visually and in its use. The iconic Chesterfield sofa quickly became a reference to be summoned.
Steel
$1,143
H 20.5 in W 20.5 in D 10 in
Rare Vintage Dior Silk Scarf and Irish Linen Cushion Pillow Ballet Pink Gray
By Christian Dior
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Would look super chic on a velvet or rattan sofa, a single iconic Mid-Century Modern chair or superb as the centrepiece on a bed.
Linen, Silk
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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