Extremely Rare Noboru Nakamura Bore Leather Lounge Chair with Footstool, 1970s
By Noboru Nakamura, IKEA
Located in Voorburg, NL
This piece was designed for Ikea Sweden and is extremely rare and only a few of this example survived, especially in this quality, a true collectors piece as confirmed by the Ikea mu...
Chrome
Rare Pair of Noboru Nakamura 'Bore' Leather Lounge Chairs with Footstool, 1970s
By IKEA, Noboru Nakamura
Located in Voorburg, NL
This piece was designed for Ikea Sweden and is extremely rare and only a few of this example survived, especially in this quality, a true collectors piece as confirmed by the Ikea mu...
Steel, Chrome
Unavailable
H 37.41 in W 29.53 in D 37.8 in
Rare 1970s Noboru Nakamura Bore Armchairs for Ikea in Leather and Linen
By Noboru Nakamura, IKEA
Located in Zohor, SK
Two beautiful 1970s original Noboru Nakamura Bore lounge chairs in camel button leather. The frame is of light coloured bended beech wood. The cushions are removable and show a linen...
Leather, Linen, Beech
Bore leather armchair by Noboru Nakamura
By Noboru Nakamura, IKEA
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The Bore armchair in a caramel-colored leather comes in good condition.
Chrome
Sold
H 35.44 in W 30.71 in D 36.62 in
1970s, Leather and Chrome Lounge Chair 'Bore' by Noboru Nakamura
By IKEA, Noboru Nakamura
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful and rare lounge chair designed by Noboru Nakamura, Sweden. This chair has a dark brown leather seating on a chromed tubular wheeled frame. It is in a mint condition, cir...
Chrome
Sold
H 36 in W 29 in D 25 in
Noboru Nakamura for IKEA Bore Lounge Chair and Footstool Leather 1970s Very Rare
By Noboru Nakamura
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A beautiful 1970s original Noboru Nakamura Bore leather button back lounge chair with matching footstool in camel coloured leather hide, the chair and stool with light chrome tubular...
Leather
Pair of Leather Armchairs Roche & Bobois circa 1970
By Roche Bobois
Located in Grenoble, FR
A pair of beautiful armchair with new leather in perfect condition Roche& Bobois 1970 stainless steel.
Stainless Steel
$2,275Sale Price|30% Off
H 35 in W 33 in D 31 in
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Tufted Leather lounge chair by Tormod Alnas
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Tufted Trega Leather lounge chair and ottoman by lounge chair by Tormod Alnas. Soft Brown Leather with Canvas backing and sling chrome frame. Good Vin...
Chrome
$1,390Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 38.98 in W 29.14 in D 31.5 in
1970s Pair of Yngve Ekström "Contino" Leather Armachair, Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition - sturdy and stable - Patinated leather in good condition - dimensions : 77 (40) 74 70, 99 (40) 74 80.
Leather
Danish Modern Faux Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman circa 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Faux Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Denmark, circa 1960s. Usually you get great design or you get super comfortable, but rarely both. This chair is both! Swivel and ...
Chrome
$5,968 / set
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 39.38 in
1970s Vintage Leather Inca Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Arne Norell for Möbel AB
By Arne Norell
Located in Wesseling, DE
Beautiful vintage lounge chair and ottoman set designed by Arne Norell for Norell Möbel AB Aneby in the 1970s. Crafted in Sweden with a solid wooden frame and soft, thick buffalo le...
Leather
$3,198 / set
H 30 in W 24 in D 29 in
Pair of 1970'sNorwegian leather Kengu lounge chairs by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in Liberty, NY
Beautiful pair of 1970's Norwegian Kengu lounge chairs by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken. Bentwood frames have canvas sling with brown leather cushions that rest on top, very...
Leather, Bentwood
$17,400
H 27.5 in W 37.5 in D 35 in
1970s MP-81 Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Percival Lafer in Original Leather.
By Percival Lafer, Lafer
Located in Victoria, BC
FREE DELIVERY available in Victoria, Vancouver, and surrounding areas. A Brazilian Mid-century modern MP-81 lounge chair and matching ottoman designed by Percival Lafer for Lafer MP...
Leather, Jatoba
$4,995 / set
H 34 in W 29.5 in D 35 in
Brazilian Modern MP-163 Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An exceptional example of 1970s Brazilian mid-century modern design, this MP-163 Earth lounge chair and matching ottoman by Percival Lafer beautifully captures the designer's innovat...
Steel, Chrome
$22,566
H 28.35 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Poul Kjærholm, pair of early PK31 leather lounge chairs for E. Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover the epitome of Scandinavian Vintage Design with this pair of Poul Kjærholm PK31 lounge chairs, meticulously crafted for E. Kold Christensen. These highly collective pieces a...
Steel
$3,495 / set
H 31 in W 34.5 in D 30.5 in L 31 in
Pair of 1970s Danish Leather Lounge Chairs by Georg Thams for A/S Vejen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A refined pair of Danish modern lounge chairs designed by Georg Thams for A/S Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik, Denmark, circa 1970s. Featuring supple mocha leather upholstery over stained b...
Leather, Wood
$14,900 / set
H 34.65 in W 29.93 in D 34.26 in
Carlo de Carli for Sormani Pair of 'PIPA' Lounge Chairs in Leather
By Carlo di Carli, Sormani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo de Carli for Sormani, pair of 'PIPA' lounge chairs, wood, metal and leather, Italy, circa 1963. A pair of 'PIPA' lounge chairs, designed by the Italian Carlo de Carli in circa...
Metal
$2,392 / set
H 37.8 in W 29.14 in D 37.01 in
WK Möbel leather lounge chair with ottoman by Robert Haussmann, 1970
By Robert Haussmann, WK Möbel
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
An extraordinary lounge chair that combines sculptural elegance with a seating comfort that is as sophisticated as it is unusual. The generously upholstered seat shell, finished in b...
Leather
$2,488 / set
H 38.98 in W 25.2 in D 29.53 in L 38.98 in
Pair of Siesta Lounge Chairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, 1970s
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Rødding, DK
A pair of Siesta lounge chairs by Ingmar Relling, produced by Westnofa Furniture, Norway, 1970s. Original Westnofa labels present on both frames. The Siesta is one of the most endur...
Leather, Beech
$3,950
H 31.5 in W 187.01 in D 41.34 in
Vintage Dutch Bentwood and Leather Lounge Chair by Sonja Wasseur, 1970s
By Sonja Wasseur
Located in Almelo, NL
Vintage Dutch Bentwood and Leather Lounge Chair by Sonja Wasseur, 1970s A rare and iconic piece of Dutch design, this bentwood and leather lounge chair by Sonja Wasseur, created in ...
Leather, Bentwood
$4,062 / set
H 31.89 in W 27.56 in D 29.14 in
Pair of 'Superstar' Leather Armchairs with Steel Frame, 1970s
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Elegant Danish pair of 1970s 'Superstar' armchairs featuring leather upholstery and a sleek steel frame. A stylish and exclusive design, these chairs combine comfort with sculptural ...
Steel
$1,354Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 35.04 in W 29.53 in D 37.01 in
Kroken Leather Lounge Chair and Stool by Ake Fribytter for Nelo, Sweden, 1970s
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very comfortable.
Leather, Wood
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 76 in W 59.5 in D 19 in
Mid Century Paul McCobb Calvin Irwin Collection Shelf Bookshelf Room Divider
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mid Century sideboard, shelf unit, room divider, designed by Paul McCobb as part of the sought after Irwin Collection series for Calvin, circa 1950’s. This example features ble...
Brass
$24,500 / set
H 28 in W 120 in D 37 in
De Sede, Mid-Century Modern, DS-600 Non Stop Sectional Sofa, Green Fabric
By De Sede
Located in Stamford, CT
De Sede, Mid-Century Modern, DS-600 Non Stop Sectional Sofa, Green Fabric Vintage 'Non-Stop' DS 600 sofa designed by Ueli Berger, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Klaus Vogt...
Fabric, Felt
$434 / item
H 3.54 in W 4.92 in D 5.51 in
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...
Aluminum
Arne Norell & Sven Ellekaer Armchair for Coja Sweden 1960
By Arne Norell
Located in Paris, IDF
Comfortable armchair designed by Arne Norell for Coja, made in the 1960s. in Sweden. Black leather padded cushions draped in a dark stained wooden frame. Good original condition
Leather, Wood
Safari Lounge Chairs Made in Norway 1965
By Finn Juhl
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning Nordic pair of safari lounge chairs in original condition, made in Norway 1965. These fantastic chairs are made of solid mahogany frames and thick black saddle leather seats...
Leather, Mahogany
Classic Mid Century Plycraft Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Plycraft, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Plycraft Mr. style lounge chair and ottoman, executed in bent plywood, vinyl faux leather, chrome and steel. The chair swivels and tilts on its center pole support, which is ...
Upholstery, Plywood
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
$2,346Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34.65 in W 28.75 in D 30.71 in
Set of chrome tubular Leather Design Lounge Chair and Footstool -1950s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1950s - Probably made in Czechoslovakia - High quality made - Very interesting design - Only a few pieces produced - Leather with patina,seat part of armchair repaired - Measures o...
Steel, Chrome
$4,344 / set
H 33.08 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Geoffrey Harcourt Pair of F152 Lounge Chairs with Ottoman for Artifort 1975
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Meer, VAN
Geoffrey Harcourt Pair of F152 Lounge Chairs with Ottoman for Artifort, The Netherlands, 1975. Beautiful and original pair of swivel lounge chairs designed by Geoffrey Harcourt (193...
Leather, Wool
$2,950
H 33.47 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Ueli Berger for De Sede 'DS-80' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ueli Berger for De Sede, lounge chair, model 'DS-80', wood, leather, Switzerland, 1970s The 'DS-80' lounge chair designed by Ueli Berger for De Sede. The frame is a stark, dark grey...
Leather, Wood
Eames Styled Leather Lounge Chair / Ottoman by Charlton
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Mid Century lounge chair with ottoman in cognac leather with lighter oak wood molded frame and chromed metal bases. This model has an adjustable spring to the bottom for rocking an...
Chrome
$3,250
H 37 in W 27 in D 27 in
Scandinavian Danish black leather Safari sling lounge chair with ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Modernist safari chair with a teak frame featuring sculpted arms straight rounded stretchers and straight round supports. Has a thick black leather sling seat and a matc...
Leather, Teak
$3,159Sale Price|49% Off
H 33.47 in W 29.14 in D 35.83 in
Percival Lafer Suede Earth Lounge Chair and Ottoman 1970s Brazil
By Percival Lafer
Located in Debrecen, HU
This stunning set is an iconic piece of Brazilian modernism, combining functionality and aesthetics. The chair and ottoman offer exceptional comfort and elegance, while the chrome-pl...
Chrome
Craft Associates Modern Lounge Chair, 2002, the Parallax
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Laura Trenchard Manufacturer: Craft Associates Modern Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Walnut, Mohair Yardage: 6 yards, 5.5 meters condition Craft Asso...
Mohair, Walnut
$4,800 / set
H 30.71 in W 31.5 in D 26.78 in
Danish Modern, Pair of Lounge Chairs in Oak & Lambswool, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A stunning pair of Danish modern lounge chairs in the style of Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf. Made in oak and reupholstered cushions in a great quality shearling lambswool in a light, off...
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Oak
Leather BoConcept Chaise Longue
By BoConcept
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage BoConcept chaise lounge with relax function. In natural black leather, chrome steel base/legs. Label: BoConcept. Very good vintage condition.
Metal, Chrome
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.