$3,677 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.95 in D 32.29 in
“Hannibal” Black Leather Armchair for Isku, Finland – Original Leather
By Isku
Located in Astoria, NY
1970 Kurt Hvitsjö “Hannibal” Black Leather Armchair for Isku, Finland – Original Leather ( 2 pieces
Steel
$10,900 / set
H 28 in W 28.75 in D 29.75 in
Kurt Hvitsjö, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Stained Wood, Isku, Finland, 1950s
By Isku
Located in High Point, NC
A pair fabric and stained wood lounge chairs designed by Kurt Hvitsjö and produced by Isku, Finland
Fabric, Wood
$7,090 / set
H 32.68 in W 16.15 in D 19.69 in
Set of 6 Chairs by Risto Halme for Isku, Finland, 1960s, Fully Restored
By Risto Halme
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Finland. These original Isku chairs are simple and light but have an elegant and playful design. The
Plywood
$7,090
H 29.53 in W 86.23 in D 31.11 in
1970 Kurt Hvitsjö Rare “Hannibal” Black 3- Seater Sofa For Isku, Finland
By Isku
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good/very good original condition with minor signs of use
Leather
$5,361 / set
H 25.4 in W 18.31 in D 15.36 in
Pair Scandinavian Modern Isku Oy Finland Bent Plywood Birch Bedside Tables
By Isku
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A beautiful pair of original Isku Oy of Finland, Scandinavian Modern, bent plywood birch bedside
Birch, Pine
$5,361 / item
H 25.4 in W 18.31 in D 15.36 in
Pair Mid Century Modern Isku of Finland Bent Plywood Birch Bedside Tables, 1980s
By Isku
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A beautiful pair of original Isku Oy of Finland, Scandinavian Modern, Bent Plywood Birch Bedside
Birch, Pine
Rare Yellow-Green Lux Leather Swivel Stool by ISKU, 1960s, Finland
By Isku
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare Yellow-Green Lux Leather Swivel Stool by ISKU, 1960s, Finland **Heavy Product *Rotatable top
Metal, Steel
Unavailable
H 30.32 in W 27.17 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Nautilus Lounge Suite by Isku, Finland, circa 1970s
By Isku
Located in London, GB
Isku of Finland. A serious and rare addition to a contemporary collection. This complete and
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Risto Halme for Isku, Finland, 1960s
By Risto Halme
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Finland. These original Isku chairs are simple and light but have an elegant and playful design. The
Plywood
Sold
H 28.35 in W 40.95 in D 32.29 in
1970 Kurt Hvitsjö Rare “Hannibal” Black Leather Armchair For Isku, Finland
By Isku
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good/very good original condition with minor signs of use
Leather
Sold
H 19.3 in W 20.08 in D 15.75 in
Pair of White Space Age Side Tables / Nightstands with Tulip Foot 1960's, ISKU
By Isku
Located in Cork, IE
This pair space age side tables was made by Isku in Finland in the 1960s and is a rather rare find
Plywood
Sold
H 32.68 in W 16.34 in D 18.12 in
Set of Four Model 441 Dining Chairs in Teak by Risto Halme for Isku, 1960s
By Isku, Risto Halme
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of four model 441 dining chairs by Risto Halme for Isku in the 1960s. Teak. Good vintage
Teak
Midcentury Lounge Chair by Kurt Hvitsjö for Isku, circa 1960s
Located in Gloucester, GB
- Reclining and swivel - Designed by Kurt Hvitsjö - Produced by Isku, Lahti - Finnish, 1960s - Measures
Leather
Sold
H 37.01 in W 27.17 in D 31.5 in
1960s, Black Leather, Rosario, Swivel Rocking Chair by Kurt Hvitsjö for Isku
By Isku
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
for Isku, Finland. This chair is in good condition.
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Sold
H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 43.31 in
Midcentury Finnish Isku Rosewood Extendable Pedestal Dining Table
By Isku
Located in London, England
Midcentury Rosewood veneer extending dining table produced by Finnish manufacturer Oy Iskun Tehtaat
Rosewood, Pine
ISKU Pair of Club Chairs Made in Finland in Faux Shearling
By Isku
Located in Wilton, CT
The look of these chairs is reminiscent of Paul Frankl's station wagon series. The oversized arms give these chairs their unique character. The faux shearling marries well with the S...
Animal Skin, Teak
Sold
H 32.68 in W 16.34 in D 18.12 in
Set of 4 Model 441 Dining Chairs in Birch by Risto Halme for Isku, 1960s
By Isku, Risto Halme
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of 4 model 441 dining chairs by Risto Halme for Isku from the 1960s. Birch, good vintage
Birch
Pair of Kurt Hvitsjö ‘zorbas’ Lounge Chairs in Teak
By Isku
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Finland Designer: Kurt Hvitsjo Manufacturer: Isku Era: 1960s Dimensions: 34? wide x 31
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 19.69 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Vanity Stool by Kurt Hvitsjö in White Wool, Lahden Puukalusto 1950s
By Isku
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful vintage vanity stool designed by Finnish designer Kurt Hvitsjö and made by Lahden
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Risto Halme Set of Six Dining Chairs in Teak for Isku
By Risto Halme
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Risto Halme set of six dining chairs for Isku, in molded teak plywood, Finland, 1960s. Set of six
Teak, Plywood
$28,500
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Lehigh Leopold, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
$961 / item
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Heart Chair in Nouvelles Vagues Green Velvet, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart" in amazing Zebra fabric. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory ...
Velvet, Beech
$5,210
H 30.71 in W 84.26 in D 43.31 in
Lounge Sofa in Cognac Leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large lounge sofa in cognac leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto, Italy, in the 1970s. A large lounge sofa in cognac leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto., Italy,...
Leather
$5,430
H 71.46 in W 41.15 in D 18.51 in
1920's Chinese Export Oriental Heavily Carved Camphor Wood Wardrobe Part Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made Chinese Export circa 1900-1920 Camphor wood wardrobe which is part of a set I have the matching super rare chest of draw...
Wood
$16,900 / set
H 30 in W 38.75 in D 19.25 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Pinewood Chests - Antique Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique pair of light-grey Swedish Gustavian chests made of hand crafted painted Pinewood with two large drawers and one small one, in good condition. The Scandinavia...
Metal, Bronze
Large Seventies curved bouclé sofa, Italy, 1970s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Astoria, NY
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY Curved sofa from the late 20th century, featuring an organic, bean-like shape. The backrest slopes asymmetrically to provide better support ...
Bouclé
$10,091
H 28.35 in W 48.04 in D 38.59 in
Early Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chair, Original Leather, C&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare first edition Mario Bellini Le Bambole lounge chair, in its original wonderfully patinated leather, produced by C&B Italia, Italy, in the early 1970s. Fast shipping worldw...
Leather
Pair of Brutalist Modern Walnut Nightstands
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This midcentury pair of sculpted front nightstands adds distinctive brutalist modern style and spacious bedside storage. Interior cabinet offers a shelf for additional organization o...
Walnut
Vico Magistretti Silver Maralunga Two - Seater Sofa For Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Astoria, NY
Cassina “Maralunga” 2-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti — Fully Restored with Silver Technical Fabric, Italy, circa 1975s. Offered here is an iconic 2-seater “Maralunga” sofa, design...
Acrylic
Maralunga sofa Cassina 70's leather
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Milano, MI
Il divano Maralunga di Cassina, disegnato da Vico Magistretti, è ormai un simbolo nella collezione del design Cassina Vincitore del Compasso d’Oro nel 1979, Maralunga è la materializ...
Leather
$5,047
H 67.33 in W 63.39 in D 23.23 in
1930s Bauhaus Wardrobe by Vichr & Spol in walnut Finish, Czechoslovakia
By Vichr & Spol
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Minor signs of use - Chrome plated legs with some signs of use - can be disassembled for transport
Chrome
Sold|$18,000
H 28.75 in Dm 63.39 in
Mid-Century Modern 'Guarujá' Table by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern 'Guarujá' Table by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960s The iconic 'Guarujá' is a table designed by Jorge Zalszupin and produced by his company, L'atelier. The table-to...
Concrete
1990s Salotti Post Modern Black Leather Chair
By Nicoletti Salotti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this exquisite black leather chair. The ultra rare chair exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design ...
Leather, Wood
$22,000
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Italian Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini le Bambole for B&B Italia 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 'Le Bambole' sofa, brown patinated leather, Italy, 1972. This piece is one of the very rare prototypes or early editions, and still 100% original, r...
Leather
On Hold|$3,450
H 28 in W 81 in D 36.5 in
1980s Cognac Leather Piumotto 3 Seat Sofa by Arrigo Arrigoni for Busnelli 1980s
By Arrigo Arrigoni, Busnelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful cognac leather 3 seater sofa designed by Italian architect Arrigo Arrigoni for Busnelli, 1980s. The cushions are filled with low-density foam, ensuring an ultra-soft and lo...
Leather
Anthracite Black Leather Coupe Sofa
By Bramin Mobler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A very bold and unusual anthracite black leather coupe sofa by Kai Kristiansen for Bramin Mobler, Denmark, circa 1970's. A solid statement design. Soft anthracite leather with feathe...
Leather
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.
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