What is the best outdoor chair?

The best outdoor chair is ultimately a matter of preference. Outdoor chairs and other outdoor furniture have been made in a variety of materials over the years. Whether it’s wicker couches for your screened porch or wrought-iron armchairs for fireside drinks, find the antique and vintage patio and garden furniture you need on 1stDibs.

What is the most comfortable outdoor chair?

The most comfortable outdoor chair is a matter of preference. But you can choose from a variety of options available such as adjustable reclining chairs, zero gravity chair, outdoor folding chair, etc. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of chair options for outdoor seating.

Can Panton chairs be used outdoors?

Yes, Panton chairs can be used outdoors. Crafted with molded plastic, the Panton chair can be stacked and can withstand the snow, rain and other weather elements. Designed by Verner Panton, this classic chair is widely loved by home decor enthusiasts and can be found through a variety of authorized retailers, including 1stDibs.

Italian Outdoor Chairs

Estudio Campana

Brass Cactus

Kartell Outdoor

Mid Century Modern Stainless Steel Base Chairs

Rolling Chairs

Philippe Starck Plastic Chair

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Cloe Canopy Lounge Chair by Braid Design Lab

$7,645 / item

H 64.97 in W 55.12 in D 64.97 in

Cloe Canopy Lounge Chair by Braid Design Lab

By Braid Outdoor

Located in Milan, IT

Designed to offer an exclusive spot where to find intimacy and comfort, this lounge chair stands out for its sea shell-inspired curved canopy structure. A plastic material is masterf...

Category

2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand LC7 Outdoor Chair for Cassina, Italy, new

$3,218 / item

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. (2.5) Shiny and bright outdoor rocking chair, ready to be sun kissed. A luxurious and timele...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Indoor, Outdoor Chairs by Pipsan Saarinen-Swanson, 1970s, Two Arm Chairs

$2,796 / set

H 33.47 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in

Indoor, Outdoor Chairs by Pipsan Saarinen-Swanson, 1970s, Two Arm Chairs

By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson, Ficks Reed

Located in Antwerp, BE

Vintage dining chairs set indoor, outdoor designed by Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks Reed. Sculptural black iron frames with black ball ends. Woven rattan seats. Set of four chair...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

$813 / set

H 30.52 in W 19.3 in D 20.08 in

Magis Air-Chair by Jasper Morrison, Beige Stackable Outdoor Chair, Set of 4

By Jasper Morrison, Magis

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Magis Design: Jasper Morrison Model: Air-Chair Price refers to the purchase of four chairs. Air-Chair is a stackable chair designed by Jasper Morrison for Magis, appreciated...

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metis 170 Dot Chair, Metal, Colors, Outdoor, Contract, Bar, Restaur, Design

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 20.48 in

Metis 170 Dot Chair, Metal, Colors, Outdoor, Contract, Bar, Restaur, Design

By Gabbertas Studio

Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT

The collection Metis Dot includes the chair with or without armrest, the lounge version with or without armrest and the stool in two heights. In all its variants, the tubular metal s...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Metis 190 Line Chair, Metal, Colors, Outdoor, Contract, Bar, Restaur, Design

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 20.48 in

Metis 190 Line Chair, Metal, Colors, Outdoor, Contract, Bar, Restaur, Design

By Gabbertas Studio

Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT

A collection Metis line made entirely of metal, with minimalist design and maximum functionality. The backrest and seat of Metis Line feature a wire design with vertical ovals, which...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rocking chair in metal powder coated in red made in Italy in and outdoor.

Unavailable

H 25.99 in W 18.51 in D 31.5 in

Rocking chair in metal powder coated in red made in Italy in and outdoor.

Located in San Giovanni Lupatoto, IT

The rocking chair is most commonly associated with the large wooden bentwood variety made famous by Thonet and our chair was intended to be very different – compact, colourful and ma...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

21st Century Mai Tai Outdoor Hanging Chair by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors

Unavailable

H 78.75 in Dm 35.44 in

21st Century Mai Tai Outdoor Hanging Chair by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors

By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors

Located in Cantù, Lombardia

Mai Tai Outdoor hanging chair with the structure in mat micaceous iron finishing. Fabric cat. A outdoor sky 912/15 & sun. Additional decorative cushions upon request.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Foldable Garden / Outdoor Chairs in Wood and White Canvas Boho Chic

Unavailable

H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in

Vintage Foldable Garden / Outdoor Chairs in Wood and White Canvas Boho Chic

Located in Milan, IT

Originally introduced to the general public at the 1904 St. Louis exhibition, the "Tripolina" chair had already been patented by a Joseph Fendy all the way back in 1977; the original...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian American Colonial Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Landscape Outdoor Armchair

Unavailable

H 27.5 in W 30.7 in D 33.4 in

Landscape Outdoor Armchair

By Kettal

Located in Houston, TX

Landscape aims to be part of a project. It is not understood as an item apart, but instead relates to its environment and melds with it. It is the project that is important, not the ...

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Orange and White Outdoor Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1970s

Unavailable

H 28.51 in W 28.76 in D 28.51 in

Mid-Century Modern Orange and White Outdoor Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1970s

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid century orange and white outdoor lounge chairs, Italy, 1970s. This rare outdoor furniture set of orange Italian Mid-Century Modern "Balloon" chairs is made of hard plastic wit...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

Unavailable

Sold

Sold

H 39 in W 28 in D 28 in

Rustic Italian Gregorius Pineo Wrought Iron Leaf Back Twig Outdoor Chair

By Gregorius Pineo

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Rustic Italian Gregorius Pineo Wrought Iron Leaf Back Twig Outdoor Chair Additional information: Materials: Wrought Iron Color: Black Brand: Gregorius Pineo Designer: Gregoriu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Rustic Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Nendo Sekitei Outdoor Chair Set of Two

Sold

Sold

H 26 in W 40 in D 39 in

Paola Lenti Smile Armchair - Outdoor

By Paola Lenti

Located in Boston, MA

Smile Outdoor Armchair designed from Paola Lenti Made for Outdoor use but can be used for interior environments. Base for fixed armchair: thermoformed plastic material complete of s...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Materials

Cedar

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Italian Outdoor Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Italian outdoor chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, plastic and fabric, all Italian outdoor chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 30 antique and vintage Italian outdoor chairs in-stock, while there are 47 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of Italian outdoor chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Hollywood Regency Italian outdoor chairs are consistently popular styles. Italian outdoor chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Officina Ciani, MARCANTONIO and Driade are consistently popular.

How Much are Italian Outdoor Chairs?

Prices for Italian outdoor chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Italian outdoor chairs begin at $176 and can go as high as $48,990, while the average can fetch as much as $1,850.

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.

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