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Elegant Mid-Century Italian Design Chair, Minimal and Chic Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant Mid-Century Italian design chair, minimal and chic design, grey cotton fabric.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Mahogany

20th Century Red Faux Leather and Fruitwood Italian Design Chairs, 1970
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Group of 4 Italian design chairs from the 1970s. Particularly pleasant decor furniture carved in
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Fruitwood

20th Century Exotic Wood and Red Faux Leather 6 Italian Design Chairs, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Group of Italian design chairs from the 1960s and 1970s. Exotic wood furniture with seats covered
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Set of Four Italian Design Chairs from the 1980s
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Tendency and very beautiful, these four chairs, robust and Italian design of the 1980s, have an
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Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Italian Design Chairs from the 1980s
Set of Four Italian Design Chairs from the 1980s
H 35.04 in W 21.66 in D 18.12 in
Set of Six Mid-Century Italian Design Chairs, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Set of six Italian mid-century modern dining chairs, designed circa 1950. The chairs are
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Original Italian Design Chairs, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
Set of four original design chairs from the 70s, made on a black lacquered metal structure, seat
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Living Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Original Massimo Iosa Ghini 1987 Italian Design Chair "Velox", 20th Century
By Woka Lamps, Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare furniture-sculpture, Design: Massimo Iosa Ghini, Moroso, Milano, 1987. Literature: N
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1950s by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA Midcentury Italian Design Chair Set of 2
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Brescia, IT
Red sky and black metal frame.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Lot of Four Italian Design Chairs in the Style of Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in taranto, IT
lot of four design chairs, original from the 70s, made of wood in the style of Willy Rizzo they
Category

Vintage 1970s Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italy Post-Modern Design Black Wooden Chair
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an Italian design chair and we can find the style of the well known "Superleggera" by Gio
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italy Post-Modern Design Black Wooden Chair
Italy Post-Modern Design Black Wooden Chair
H 33.47 in W 15.75 in D 18.51 in
1980s Italian Design Style Black Lacquer Walnut Wooden and Velvet Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Italian design chair in a black lacquered walnut wooden with gold feet finish adorned with graphic
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

20th Century Italian Design Set of Four Chairs in Teak, Ico Parisi 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Set of four teak chairs 1950s. These beautiful Italian design chairs are in the style of Ico Parisi
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Cidue Dining Armchairs Chairs Design by Willy Rizzo Set of 6 Chrome and Leather
By Willy Rizzo, Cidue
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These Italian design chairs are designed Willy Rizzo for Italian manufacture Cidue. It has a
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

20th Century Gold Metal Italian Design Six Chairs, 1970
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Group of six Italian design chairs from the 1970s-1980s. Furniture in golden metal chiseled faux
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

I.P.E., Pair of Lounge Chairs Model 'Corolla'
By IPE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Comfortable and slick Italian design. Chairs are in original condition.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Bonacina Miss B Classic Dining Chair by Tito Agnoli Set of 6
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina, Pierantonio Bonacina
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These Italian design chairs are designed by Tito Agnoli and are manufactured by Bonacina A very
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1990s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Lot of Four Italian Vintage Chairs, in Wood and Skay, 1960s
Located in taranto, IT
Set of four Italian design chairs from the 1960s, elegant production, made of wood, probably walnut
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Set of Four Italian Chiavari Chairs Scuola Di Torino in Rattan Wood Brass 1950s
Located in Torquay, GB
Set of four Italian design chairs, Scuola di Torino, circa 1950s. 4 traditional Italian Chiavari
Category

Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Italian 1950s Dining and Desk Chairs - Restored to Perfection
Located in Rome, IT
Discover our exquisite collection of 1950s Italian design chairs, each meticulously restored to
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron, Brass

Italian Design Classic Elda Lounge Chair by Joe Colombo, 1970s Italy
By Comfort, Italy, Joe Colombo
Located in Renens, CH
The Elda Chair by Joe Colombo (1963) is a post-war design masterpiece: The design is still today
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Diverge Chair in Wood Structure, Dove Gray Cushion, by Skrivo Design
By Miniforms, Skrivo Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Krivokapic lives in Milan. Stafan has collaborated with several Italian design studios, working on projects
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Ash

Vintage Chair "Dafne", Design Gastone Rinaldi for Thema, 1970s
By Thema Italy 1, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in taranto, IT
"dafne" model folding chair, design Gastone Rinaldi for Thema, late 1970s bright red color, 83
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

21st Century by Bartoli Design Lounge Chair Ergonomic Artisan Indoor-Outdoor
By Bartoli Design
Located in Lecce, IT
Indoor-outdoor lounge chair, frame in round steel tube, seat and backrest in contoured round steel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Black Chair, Additive Manufacturing in Biopolymers, Italy
By Elli Design
Located in Biassono, IT
all the values of Elli brand. Clean lines, aesthetic references to the historicity of Italian design
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Italian Design Scoop Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Italian design scoop chair An Italian scoop chair with oval cutout in the back and ebonized
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

Italian Design Scoop Chair
Italian Design Scoop Chair
H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in
Especially Italian Chairs Mid-Century Design
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Especially Italian chairs mid-century design, the style and design of this chair reminiscent of the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Especially Italian Chairs Mid-Century Design
Especially Italian Chairs Mid-Century Design
H 45.28 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Set of Five Italian Wood and Velvet Chairs
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
exclusive set of five Italian chairs, authentic mid-century design icons. This extraordinary ensemble
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set of Five Italian Wood and Velvet Chairs
Set of Five Italian Wood and Velvet Chairs
H 33.86 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Chairs Bamboo Italian Design Straw Articulated Design Great Shape
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Chairs attributed bamboo Italian design straw articulated design great shape.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Lena S Black Chair By Designerd
By Chairs & more
Located in Milan, IT
in black eco-leather. The Lena beautifully merges playful minimalism with graphic design influence
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Lena S Black Chair By Designerd
Lena S Black Chair By Designerd
H 33.08 in W 20.48 in D 22.84 in
Italian Postmodern Design Set 6 Wooden Chairs
Located in Brescia, IT
This set of chairs are following the elegant Italian Post-Modern style, so contemporary and unique
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Raffia, Nutwood

Italian Postmodern Design Set 6 Wooden Chairs
Italian Postmodern Design Set 6 Wooden Chairs
H 36.23 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
Chair Audrey, Dove Colour Fabric, Italy
By VG design and laboratory department
Located in Treviso, Treviso
result of sophisticated and exclusive design with a strong identity and are the outcome of meticulous
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Chair Audrey, Dove Colour Fabric, Italy
Chair Audrey, Dove Colour Fabric, Italy
H 37.41 in W 18.51 in D 23.63 in
B34 Cantilever Chairs, Marcel Breuer Design, Bauhaus Chairs, Italy 80
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of iconic B34 chairs was made in Italy in the ’80s. Rare model without leather on armrests
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Leather

Eight Italian Neoclassical Design Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 1940's stylized white painted Italian carved dining chairs with newly upholstered seats
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Four Chairs designed by Gastone Rinaldi - Italy 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Roma, IT
Four chairs with chromed metal structure and leather seat model 'Sabrina', designed by Gastone
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Chair Paulette, Velvet and Metal, Italy
By VG design and laboratory department
Located in Treviso, Treviso
result of sophisticated and Exclusive Design with a strong identity and are the outcome of meticulous
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Chair Paulette, Velvet and Metal, Italy
Chair Paulette, Velvet and Metal, Italy
H 37.01 in W 23.23 in D 22.05 in
Cavea Chair
By Meccani Design
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant and Minimalist chair will make a striking addition to any room, both in a Classic or
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Cavea Chair
H 35.44 in W 13.78 in D 17.72 in
1960's MCM Italian Design Dining Chair set
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Italian Design Dining Chair set of 4, made in Italy 1960's / 70's. Black
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Beech

1960's MCM Italian Design Dining Chair set
1960's MCM Italian Design Dining Chair set
H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
20th Century Italian Design Pierantonio Bonacina Bamboo Chair, Italy, 1990
By Pierantonio Bonacina
Located in Cagliari, IT
Elegant and iconic chair made of bamboo by Bonacina Pierantonio. Bonacina, founded in 1889, has
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1990s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo

Set of 2 Pamplona style Italian dining chairs
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, Lombardia
interior space. Crafted from sturdy, high-quality wood, these chairs boast a classic design with a modern
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Set of 2 Pamplona style Italian dining chairs
Set of 2 Pamplona style Italian dining chairs
H 28.75 in W 21.26 in D 20.87 in
Four Vintage Italian Chairs in Fabric and Metal
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
This charming set of four vintage Italian chairs captures the free-spirited and innovative essence
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Four Vintage Italian Chairs in Fabric and Metal
Four Vintage Italian Chairs in Fabric and Metal
H 44.89 in W 18.12 in D 21.26 in
Garden Chairs Bamboo Cane Green Italian Design, 1970
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Garden chairs bamboo cane green Italian design, 1970.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

Lena S Blue And Natural Ash Chair By Designerd
By Chairs & more
Located in Milan, IT
in blue eco-leather. The Lena beautifully merges playful minimalism with graphic design influence
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Lena S Blue And Natural Ash Chair By Designerd
Lena S Blue And Natural Ash Chair By Designerd
H 33.08 in W 20.48 in D 22.84 in
Italy Post-Modern Design Set 6 Wooden Chairs
Located in Brescia, IT
This Italian set of 6 charming chairs are made in solid nutwood. The seat is hand made in natural
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Raffia, Nutwood

Italy Post-Modern Design Set 6 Wooden Chairs
Italy Post-Modern Design Set 6 Wooden Chairs
H 36.23 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
Lena S Black And Walnut Ash Chair By Designerd
By Chairs & more
Located in Milan, IT
in black eco-leather. The Lena beautifully merges playful minimalism with graphic design influence
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Lena S Black And Walnut Ash Chair By Designerd
Lena S Black And Walnut Ash Chair By Designerd
H 33.08 in W 20.48 in D 22.84 in
Lena S Red And Natural Ash Chair By Designerd
By Chairs & more
Located in Milan, IT
in red eco-leather. The Lena beautifully merges playful minimalism with graphic design influence
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Lena S Red And Natural Ash Chair By Designerd
Lena S Red And Natural Ash Chair By Designerd
H 33.08 in W 20.48 in D 22.84 in
Lena S Yellow And Natural Ash Chair By Designerd
By Chairs & more
Located in Milan, IT
in yellow eco-leather.The Lena beautifully merges playful minimalism with graphic design influence
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Lena S Yellow And Natural Ash Chair By Designerd
Lena S Yellow And Natural Ash Chair By Designerd
H 33.08 in W 20.48 in D 22.84 in
Italy Ghidini 1961 Brass Dining Chair Contemporary Design
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Brescia, IT
The design of this iconic Ghidini 1961 chair was inspired by the Californian coastline. Blending
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Antigona White Leather Chair
By Morica Design
Located in Milan, IT
Defined by clean lines and sophisticated neutral shades, this chair seduces with its timeless
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Antigona White Leather Chair
Antigona White Leather Chair
H 32.68 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Italian Design Classic Gio Ponti, Superleggera Chair, Cassina, 2000s
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Renens, CH
The "699 Superleggera" chair is an iconic design created by the renowned Italian architect and
Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Ash

Jumpsuite Beige Leather Chair
By Morica Design
Located in Milan, IT
Rigor and luxury effortlessly coexist in this chair, a refined piece superb for residential and
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Jumpsuite Beige Leather Chair
Jumpsuite Beige Leather Chair
H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Modern Design Bamboo High Backrest Chairs Italian Design Iron Feet
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-Century Modern design bamboo high backrest chairs Italian design iron feet.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Midcentury Rare Design Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very confortable - extremely rare.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian Design Icon: Rare 1950s Desk Chair with Armrests
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a rare find from the 1950s, this desk chair embodies iconic Italian design. Crafted
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Chair Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Techno, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chair, designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Techno, Italy, 1950s. Plywood and lacquered steel.  
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Italian 1970s Design White Metal and Webbing Chair Set
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Italian Design white metal and webbing chair set of 4. Made in Italy, 1970's. No maker
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Artemide Design Vico Magistretti 6 Chairs Model Selene
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Prato, Tuscany
from the Artemide Company; since its debut on the market, the famous Selene Chair designed by Vico
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Polyester

Postmodern Design Chair by Pierantonio Bonacina, Italy, 1990's
By Pierantonio Bonacina
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Postmodern Modern Italian Design dining chair by Pierantonio Bonacina, made in Italy 1990's. Steer
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

Jumpsuite Cognac-Toned Leather Chair
By Morica Design
Located in Milan, IT
A showcase of sartorial flair, this chair makes for a sublime addition to professional and
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Jumpsuite Cognac-Toned Leather Chair
Jumpsuite Cognac-Toned Leather Chair
H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 18.51 in
Carlo Ratti Original Chairs Mid-Century Bentwood Italian Design
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Carlo Ratti original chairs mid-century bentwood Italian design.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Postmodern Italian Design Leather Dining Chair set by Segis, Italy 1990's
By Segis
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern Modern Italian Design Leather Dining Chair set by Segis, made in Italy 1990's
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

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Italian Design Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Italian design chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and fabric, all Italian design chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 518 antique and vintage Italian design chairs in-stock, while there are 236 modern editions to choose from as well. Italian design chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of Italian design chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency Italian design chairs are of considerable interest. Cassina, Artefatto Design Studio and Secolo each produced beautiful Italian design chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Italian Design Chairs?

Prices for Italian design chairs start at $136 and top out at $136,000 with the average selling for $2,709.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.

Questions About Italian Design Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Who the most famous chair designer is may refer to many different people. Arne Jacobsen, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Philippe Starck, Hans Wegner, Verner Panton and Le Corbusier have all designed iconic chairs over time. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    George Nelson designed the coconut chair in 1956. Herman Miller continues to produce the curvy accent chair based on his original design. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of coconut chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto designed the Paimio chair for a tuberculosis sanatorium in the town of Paimio, Finland. The bent plywood chair debuted in the early 1930s. On 1st 1stDibs, shop a range of Alvar Aalto chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Surrealist designer and artist Pedro Friedeberg designed the Hand chair. He unveiled the piece in 1962 when he was only 24 years old. Many designers and furniture companies have created similar pieces since. Find a collection of Hand chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Eileen Gray designed the Transat chair in 1922. Its name comes from the luxury ocean liners that took passengers on transatlantic voyages during the early 20th century. Gray became inspired to create the chair after sitting in deck chairs on one such ship. Shop a range of Transat chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy designed the Butterfly chair. The trio met while working in Le Corbusier's studio and then moved to Argentina, where they founded the Grupo Austral. In 1938, they unveiled their now iconic chair, which was inspired by a previous work called Tripolona, which they designed using inspiration from folding, collapsible chairs used by the British military. Shop a collection of Butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    There are two designers known for producing a Z-Chair. Poul Jensen unveiled his design in 1957. It features a zigzagging teak wood frame and boxy seat and back cushions. In 2011, Sawaya & Moroni introduced a sharply angled, polished stainless steel Z-Chair designed by architect Zaha Hadid. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Italian-American designer and artist Harry Bertoia designed the Bird chair in 1952. It features a tubular base and a wire basket seat. Today, Knoll Furniture continues to manufacture the mid-century modern furnishing. Find a selection of Bird chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, the venerated Swiss-born architect-designer known as Le Corbusier, and collaborators Pierre Jeanneret (Le Corbusier’s cousin) and Charlotte Perriand designed the LC1 chair in the late 1920s. Its unique design allows the backrest to move as you shift positions, allowing the chair to deliver optimal support. The LC1 was part of a series that saw the trio of designers carrying out bold experiments with tubular chromed steel, just as architect and Bauhaus faculty member Marcel Breuer had executed with his cantilever Cesca chair around the same time. Find a range of Le Corbusier chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret designed the LC2 chair, also known as the Cassina armchair. Their design debuted at the 1927 Autumn Salon in Paris, France. On 1st 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Le Corbusier chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Charles and Ray Eames designed the LCW lounge chair in 1945. Its design includes five pieces of molded plywood. Herman Miller continues to produce the iconic furnishing to this day. You can find a range of LCW chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although many people have designed airport chairs, Charles and Ray Eames are best known for creating seating for airports. The ones they produced for Chicago O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, in 1962 are especially famous. On 1st 1stDibs, shop a variety of airport chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed the MR chair in 1927. The tubular steel frame and woven seat reflect the International Style that the German architect helped establish. Today, Knoll furniture manufactures the armchair. Shop a variety of MR chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The LC2 chair was designed by Le Corbusier in collaboration with Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret. The chair was released to the public in 1928 and remains popular to this day. Shop a collection of Le Corbusier’s designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Le Corbusier designed a number of armchairs that people refer to as the Corbusier chair. His designs are spare, minimal and efficient but at the same time offer supreme comfort. Collaborating with his cousin, Pierre Jeanneret, and trailblazing designer Charlotte Perriand, he devised such iconic pieces as the LC2 Petit Confort armchair and the LC4 chaise longue. Each couples a tubular chrome frame with soft, supple leather upholstery, lending an organic warmth to an industrially made piece of furniture. Find a variety of Le Corbusier chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Arnold Madsen designed the Clam chair. In the past, it was ascribed to the Norwegian retailer Martin Olsen and then the Danish architect Philip Arctander. It was only through some dogged research by a team of international design historians and collectors that it was finally correctly associated with Madsen, an upholsterer by profession who created it in Copenhagen in 1944. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Clam chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Charles and Ray Eames designed the Eames chair. A married couple, they were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design and have been recognized as among the most influential designers of the 20th century. They produced a line of DCW chairs together in the 1940s and went on to unveil their now iconic lounge chair in 1956. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Eames lounge chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Vladimir Kagan designed the Shield Back chair, which debuted in 1955. It features an upholstered back and seat. Cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite is also known for creating an all-wood shield back chair sometime during the mid-18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of shield back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Marcel Breuer designed several chairs. One of his best-known pieces is the Wassily lounge chair made of tubular steel and leather straps. Breuer named the chair after the artist Wassily Kandinsky. Among the designer's other notable chairs are the Cesca chair, the B35 lounge chair and the S 35. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Marcel Breuer chairs.