$12,714
H 28.75 in W 29.93 in D 41.34 in
Very rare 'Impala' lounge chair, Gillis Lundgren for IKEA, Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA, Gillis Lundgren
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A true gem from the 1970s – the Impala lounge chair, designed by Gillis Lundgren for IKEA. The
Steel
Sold
H 31 in W 72 in D 40 in
Custom Built Curved Sofa / Bench with Impala Chair Legs, Alexander Girard Fabric
Located in Kansas City, MO
This is a custom designed curved sofa or bench with sculptural cast aluminum legs and upholstered in Alexander Girards Jacobs Coat Fabric. The design is based on curved sofa designs ...
Aluminum
Impala Side Chairs In Aluminum & Silver Metalflake Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic 1950s impala-style side chairs in polished aluminum frames with original silver metalflake
Sold
H 28.35 in W 29.53 in D 45.28 in
An 1970s Swedish Impala Red Easy Chair by Gillis Lundgren for IKEA
By Gillis Lundgren
Located in London, GB
An ‘Impala’ easy chair designed by Gillis Lundgren for IKEA, with tubular steel frame and the
Steel
Sold
H 28.75 in W 29.93 in D 41.34 in
Very rare 'Impala' lounge chair, Gillis Lundgren for IKEA, Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA, Gillis Lundgren
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Very rare and beautiful lounge chair 'Impala'. Designed by Gillis Lundgren for IKEA during the
Steel
Gillis Lundgren Seating Group Model Impala by Bröderna Granstrand in Sweden
By Gillis Lundgren
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa and a pair of easy chairs model Impala designed by Gillis Lundgren. Produced by Bröderna
Chrome
Sold
H 35.44 in W 25.2 in D 25.6 in
1x “Impala” Dining Chair by Cor Bontebal for Fristho, Dutch Design
By Cor Bontenbal, Fristho
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wooden dining chairs with black vinyl upholstery from Dutch origin. Some have some small traces of
Faux Leather, Teak
Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate
By Blake Tovin, Matt Richmond
Located in Nyack, NY
As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favorite titles that are in heavy rotation, our dovetail record crate is the perfect ...
Brass
$5,800 / set
H 25.6 in W 25.6 in D 27.96 in
Børge Mogensen, A Pair of BM2256 Lounge Chairs in Oak & Hessian, Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of BM2256 armchairs by Danish designer Børge Mogensen, crafted in Denmark during the 1960s. Known for his democratic approach to design, Mogensen created this model as part of...
Canvas, Oak, Burlap
An antique framed wood carving, 19th century
Located in View Park, CA
A stunning and unique fine artwork that features an antique wood carving - seemingly depicting a medieval knight on horseback - set against a silken silver matting and centered in an...
Linen, Wood
$3,649Sale Price / set|31% Off
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Red "Optical" Murano Glass Bedside Tables with Brass Trim, 1950s Style
Located in Guazzora, IT
This pair of red and white Murano glass "optical" nightstands with brass trim is a stunning representation of mid-century modern design inspired by the elegance of the 1950s. Each ...
Brass
$3,387
H 14.97 in W 34.26 in D 20.08 in
1960s Chrome Serving Trolley Coffee Table Smoked Glass Top & Faux Laminated Wood
By Gallotti & Radice
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern Italy chrome serving trolley or coffee table, with smoked glass top with under faux laminated wood.
Steel
$2,117Sale Price|27% Off
H 27.75 in W 29.25 in D 31.5 in
Chrome Flatbar Lounge Armchair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1970s, Signed
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original production era (early example) of the chrome flatbar lounge chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin is a perfect opportunity for a collector or interior designer to ac...
Steel
$700
H 16.62 in W 20.48 in D 2.17 in
Antique original early 20th century L. Johansen interior painting from Denmark
Located in Ebberup, DK
This is an antique oil on canvas painting by Danish painter Lars Johansen (1877-1954). The motive is a well kept small Danish holding with a bedside area, an arrangement at the firep...
Paint
Barcelona Daybed by Knoll, Brown Leather
By Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
This iconic daybed pairs Bauhaus simplicity with refined craftsmanship. Upholstered in rich brown leather with a tufted cushion and bolster, it rests on a solid wood frame with sleek...
Steel, Chrome
Sold|$3,569
H 25.99 in W 28.35 in D 25.99 in
Arne Norell Sirocco Easy Chair by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in The Hague, NL
Pair of iconic Sirocco safari chairs by Arne Norell, crafted in the 1970s by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden. Featuring original leather and solid wood frames, this chair is reuphols...
Brass
$17,950 / set
H 28.5 in W 43 in D 36 in
Brazilian Rosewood & Leather Sling Chair and Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues for ISA
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This Sergio Rodriguez Sheriff Chair and Ottoman were completely disassembled and each piece of rosewood was stripped, sanded and refinished in multiple coats of hand-buffed finishing...
Leather, Rosewood
Oasis Repousse Vase in Patinated Brass, by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Oasis Repousse Vase in Patinated Brass, by Vikram Goyal "Repoussé involves hammering low-relief designs into malleable metal sheets from the reverse that originated around the 3rd o...
Brass
$28,500 / set
H 26.38 in W 27.76 in D 29.41 in
Pair of MP-97 Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, Midcentury, Brazil, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. This pair of MP-97 lounge chairs by Percival Lafer comprises a solid wood structure with a single piece of a loose foam se...
Leather, Foam, Wood
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.
Andrianna Shamaris has filled her epic new home with pieces of her own design.
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
With its plush cushions, cane details and dazzlingly colorful back, it’s inviting from every angle.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.