Jacques Henri Varichon Chrome and Steel Lounge Chair
By Jacques Henri Varichon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jacques Henri Varichon chrome and steel tensioned wire suspension lounge chair, circa 1970.
Chrome, Steel
Galaxie Chair by Jacques Henri Varichon for Steiner
By Steiner, Jacques Henri Varichon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Jacques Henri Varichon, and manufacturered by Steiner. The tubular steel bars and end caps conceal the
Aluminum, Steel
$16,953 / set
H 26.38 in W 46.86 in D 33.86 in
Jacques-Henri Varichon, Rare pair of Galaxie armchairs, Steiner, 1969
By Jacques Henri Varichon
Located in Paris, FR
Jacques-Henri Varichon (1945-2011) Rare pair of Structura or Galaxie armchairs Steiner edition
Metal
Jacques Henri Varichon "Galaxie" Chair for Steiner, circa 1969
By Steiner, Jacques Henri Varichon
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jacques-Henri Varichon "Galaxie" chair for Steiner, circa 1969.
Metal
Jacques Henri Varichon Galaxie Chair for Steiner, France 1972
By Jacques Henri Varichon
Located in London, GB
architect and designer Jacques-Henri Varichon (1945-present). Exhibited in 1969, these chairs were described
Metal
Pair of charis / Jacques Henri Varichon
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Pair of chairs with a metal tubular frame with steel cable supporting a suspended canvas seat.
Metal
Sold
H 28 in W 49 in D 30 in
French Modern Galaxy Zig-Zag Floating Lounge Chair Varichon Space Age 1968
By Jacques Henri Varichon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exceedingly rare chair by Jacque Henri Varichon. 1968. 1st edition. Original black canvas. (The
Steel
"Zig-Zag" Lounge Chair by Jacques-Henri Varichon
By Jacques Henri Varichon
Located in Milan, IT
Zig-Zag lounge chair by Jacques-Henri Varichon. Steel poles connected by webbing of wires to
Steel
Sold
H 28 in W 49 in D 30 in
French Modern Galaxy Zig-Zag Floating Lounge Chair Varichon Space Age 1968
By Jacques Henri Varichon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exceedingly rare chair by Jacque Henri Varichon. 1968. 1st edition. Original black canvas. (The
Steel
Rare Pair of Zig-Zag Lounge Chairs by Jacques-Henri Varichon
By Jacques Henri Varichon
Located in London, London
A rare pair of "Zig-Zag" tension lounge chairs by Jacques-Henri Varichon, France, 1972. A most
Tension Lounge Chair by J.H. Varichon
By Jacques Henri Varichon
Located in Long Beach, CA
Tension Lounge Chair by J.H. Varichon. Original condition. Leather seat has some scuffs and
$7,144 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
Pair of Delord & Garrault Floor to Ceiling Lamps
By Garrault-Delord
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of rare "Sol au plafond" (floor to ceiling) lamps, made of different section of metal tubes holding an enlightnen plexi globe. Adjustable height both at the top and bottom thank...
Metal, Chrome
$13,925 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$38,500
H 31.5 in W 154.73 in D 53.15 in
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobios Post-Modern Croissant Sofa in Off-White Fabric
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, sofa, reupholstered fabric, France, late 1970s The Croissant sofa, designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, epitomizes the organic and fluid design ...
Fabric
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
Jaquard Woven American Coverlet 19th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
American coverlets are woven bed coverings that have a rich history in the United States. They were widely popular from the late 18th century through the 19th century, with their pro...
Wool
$3,411Sale Price|50% Off
H 52.76 in W 27.56 in D 26.78 in
Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini Rosewood Modello 823 Bookshelf, 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed in 1963 by Gianfranco Frattini, the Modello 823 bookshelf was manufactured by Bernini. After going out of production Poltrona Frau re-issued the design in 2022 un...
Rosewood
$1,450
H 360 in W 45.5 in D 0.05 in
African Batik Cloth Natural Hand-woven Hand-Printed Cotton Fabric Ghana 10 Yards
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
African Batik Cloth Natural Hand-woven Hand-Printed Cotton Fabric Ghana 10 yards. Colors are organic earth tone beige and light brown in geometric design. Non waxed fabric circa 1950...
Cotton
$72,656
H 61.42 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Axel Einar Hjorth Wooden "Lovö" Pine Cabinet for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare "Lovö" cabinet in stained pine wood by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm Sweden, 1930s. In good original condition. Key is included. Dimensions: H: 156 c...
Wrought Iron
1924 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Vase Thebes Glass Pate De Verre
By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Thebes" vase in black, green and purple glass pate de verre by Gabriel Argy-Rousseau in 1924. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Very beautiful colors. Height: 15.5 cm Jan...
Blown Glass
On Hold|$1,816 / item
H 18.12 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
1980 Le Falene Arteluce Piero De Martini Italian Design Post Modern Table Lamp
By Arteluce, Piero De Martini
Located in Brescia, IT
"The Moths" Table Lamp Piero De Martini Arteluce Italy, 1980s Red Enamel Frame White Fabric "Suncover" Shade New with original Arteluce Box Available Phalene hanging Lamp in yello...
Metal
Vintage French Iron & Leather Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage French settee exudes timeless sophistication with its sleek iron frame and rich, patinated leather upholstery. Its clean lines and artisanal details make it a striking b...
Iron
Roger Tallon Bata Stool
By Roger Tallon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Roger Tallon Bata stool, bent aluminum, 1977; Paris, France.
Aluminum
Gaetano Missaglia Table Lamp
By Gaetano Missaglia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This monumental by Gaetano Missaglia is stunning in its craftsmanships and a really rare find.
Marble, Chrome
French Pate-de-Verre Glass Vase, Argy Rousseau, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
Fleaurs De Pecher vase ('Fishing flowers). Signed in the mold G. Argy Rousseau and France.
Art Glass
$20,189 / set
H 16.93 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Archibald Knox. Liberty & Co. A rare & original pair of terracotta Olaf planters
By Archibald Knox, Liberty & Co., Mary Seton Watts
Located in London, GB
Archibald Knox, made by Carter & Co, at the East Quay Works in Poole in Dorset for Liberty and Co. A rare and completely original pair of Arts and Crafts terracotta 'Olaf' planters ...
Terracotta
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.