$3,964
H 29.14 in W 37.01 in D 32.29 in
Midcentury modern curvy wavy lounge chair by Jan Bocan, Czech 1970s
By Jan Bočan
Located in Zaandam, NL
Incredibly rare and elegant lounge chair by renowned Czech architect and designer Jan Bocan. This
Bentwood
$2,830
H 29.53 in W 54.73 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Sofa by Jan Bočan, Czech Republic, 1970s
By Jan Bočan
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Sofa by Jan Bočan, Czech Republic, 1970s This striking bentwood two
Upholstery, Bentwood
$3,752Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 39.38 in W 22.45 in D 22.84 in
Rare Chairs by Jan Bočan for the Czechoslovakian Embassy in Stockholm, 1972
By Jan Bočan
Located in Praha, CZ
This chair was designed by Jan Bocan, the award-winning architect behind the Czechoslovakian
Wood, Leather, Upholstery
$19,249 / set
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 33.08 in
Jan Bocan armchairs a pair for the Czech Embassy of Sweden Stockholm 1972
By Jan Bočan
Located in Paris, IDF
Jan Bočan ( 1937-2010) graduated from the Faculty of Architecture of the Czech Technical University
Wool, Walnut
$10,092Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 34.26 in D 29.93 in
Pair of Jan Bočan for the Czech embassy armchairs - Czech Republic, Late 20th C
By Jan Bočan
Located in London, GB
Architect, urban planner and product designer Jan Bočan (1937–2010) was a vocal exponent of Czech
Plywood
$2,233 / set
H 28.35 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Bent Oak & Pink Cord Chairs, Dřevopodnik Holešov, Czechia, 1970s
By Drevopodnik Holesov
Located in London, GB
boasts many designers, including the renowned trio of Zbyněk Hřivnáč, Jan Bočan and Jan Šrámek. Together
Cord, Oak
Pair of White Framed Jan Bočan Armchairs
By Jan Bočan
Located in New York City, NY
Pair of white framed armchairs with orange print fabric. Designed by award-winning architect Jan
Fabric, Bentwood
Bentwood Embassy Table & Four Chairs, Jan Bočan
By Jan Bočan
Located in London, GB
A bentwood table and four chairs designed by Czech architect Jan Bočan for the Czechoslovak Embassy
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Set of Embassy Chairs by Jan Bočan
By Jan Bočan
Located in Dronten, NL
These remarkable chairs are designed by award-winning architect Jan Bočan for the Czechoslovakian
Fabric, Plywood, Walnut
Jan Bočan Stained Beech Bentwood Embassy Table #1
By Jan Bočan
Located in London, GB
Two tables available, price per piece. Specifications: Designer: Jan Bocan Maker: Ton Date of
Beech
Jan Bočan Stained Beech Bentwood Embassy Table
By Jan Bočan
Located in London, GB
This Bentwood table was designed by the Czech architect Jan Bočan for the Czech embassy in
Beech
Embassy Coffee Table Jan Bočan 1970s
By Jan Bočan
Located in London, GB
Description: A large, laminated wood coffee table designed by Czech architect Jan Bočan for the
Bentwood
Pair of Jan Bocan Armchairs, Czech Republic, circa 1970
By Jan Bočan
Located in Culver City, CA
Pair of Jan Bocan armchairs, Czech Republic, circa 1970. Produced by Thonet, designed for the
Cane, Bentwood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 33.47 in
Jan Bocan sofa in bentwood and original fabric – Czech Republic, circa 1970
By Jan Bočan
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Sculptural two-seat sofa by Jan Bocan in stained bentwood and original jute fabric – Czech Republic
Fabric, Bentwood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 32.88 in
Jan Bočan Pair of Bent Walnut and Wool Conference Hall Armchairs
By Jan Bočan
Located in London, GB
Price for pair. Specifications: Designer: Jan Bocan Maker: Ton Date of design: 1968-70
Wool, Walnut
Sold
H 39.38 in W 22.45 in D 22.84 in
Chair by Jan Bočan for the Czechoslovakian Embassy in Stockholm, 1972
By Jan Bočan
Located in Uppsala, SE
This chair was designed by Jan Bocan, the award-winning architect behind the Czechoslovakian
Fabric, Wood
Jan Bočan Pair of Stained Bent Beech Wood Embassy Cane Loungers
By Jan Bočan
Located in London, GB
This pair of Cane and Bentwood Loungers were designed by the Czech architect Jan Bočan for the
Wicker, Beech
Sold
H 39.38 in W 22.45 in D 22.84 in
Chair by Jan Bočan, for the Czechoslovakian Embassy in Stockholm, 1972
By Jan Bočan
Located in Uppsala, SE
This chair was designed by Jan Bocan, the award-winning architect behind the Czechoslovakian
Bentwood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 32.29 in
Pair of Chairs by Jan Bočan for the Czechoslovakian Embassy, Stockholm, 1972
By Thonet, Jan Bočan
Located in Uppsala, SE
These chairs were designed by the award-winning architect Jan Bocan especially for the
Fabric, Bentwood
1970s Very Rare Jan Bočan Bentwood Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia
By Jan Bočan
Located in Praha, CZ
- originally designed for Czechoslovak Embassy in Stockholm - Carefully refurbished - Smoked top glass
Bentwood, Glass
Bentwood Armchair in Original Jute Fabric by Jan Bočan, 1960s
By Jan Bočan
Located in Almelo, NL
This armchair were designed by the award-winning architect Jan Bocan, possibly produced by Thonet
Fabric, Jute, Bentwood
1970s Jan Bočan Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia
By Jan Bočan
Located in Praha, CZ
- item has been carefully refurbished.
Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 21.26 in
Four Rare Chairs Ton by Ludvík Volák, Zbyněk Hřivnáč and Jan Bočan
By Ludvik Volak, Jan Bočan
Located in Praha, CZ
The only known pieces of this type. Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished.
Bentwood
Pair of Rattan and Wicker Design Armchairs Jan Bocan Style
By Jan Bočan
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Pair of rattan and Wicker design armchairs at the manner of Jan Bocan, in excellent state (new
Wicker, Rattan
Sold
H 35.44 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Armchairs by Jan Bocan for the Czechoslovakian Embassy, Thonet, 1972
By Jan Bočan
Located in Paris, FR
These arms chair are designed by the architect Jan Bocan for the Czechoslovakian embassy in
Rosewood
Sold
H 35.44 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Armchairs by Jan Bocan for the Czechoslovakian Embassy, Thonet, 1972
By Jan Bočan
Located in Paris, FR
These arms chair are designed by the architect Jan Bocan for the Czechoslovakian embassy in
Rosewood
Design Rattan and Wicker Armchair
By Jan Bočan, Thonet
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Jan Bocan for Thonet.
Cane, Rattan
Design Rattan Armchair
By Jan Bočan
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Design and original lounge armchair with natural rattan with airy structure and amazing shape.
Rattan
Design Rattan and Wicker Armchair
By Jan Bočan, Thonet
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Design and original lounge armchair with cane and natural rattan airy structure.
Cane, Rattan
Design and Original Rattan and Wicker Lounge Armchair
By Jan Bočan
Located in Tourcoing, FR
manner of Jan Bocan for Thonet.
Cane, Rattan
$2,767 / item
H 33.47 in Dm 55.12 in
Elegant Black and Brass Adjustable Three-Arm Triennale Style Chandelier
By Arteluce, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Black and brass adjustable three-arm Triennale style chandelier. Please note price listed is for one chandelier. Superb classy variation of the mid-century iconic three-arm chandeli...
Brass
Travertine Pet Bowl Set Rectangle
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Unique and Stunning Pet bowl made of travertine stone. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. Natural variations in the sto...
Travertine
$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$8,662
H 43.31 in W 70.08 in D 82.68 in
Carlo Scarpa for Simon Gavina 'Toledo' double bed in Wood and leather, Italy
By Gavina, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Carlo Scarpa (1906 - 1978), “Toledo” Bed, Simon Gavina, Italy, 1975. Bed with load-bearing structure in turned solid padouk wood with light wood inserts, leather headboard, brass b...
Leather, Wood
Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Milo Baughman Chesterfield style tufted sofa with wood plinth base. In good vintage condition, circa 1980s Dimension: 84" long 32" deep 26" tall seat height 14".
Fabric
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$5,962Sale Price|25% Off
H 35.44 in W 49.22 in D 31.5 in
Pierre Chapo, S18Y “Love Seat” Bench in Elm and Patinated Leather, France, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Almelo, NL
Pierre Chapo, S18Y “Love Seat” Bench in Elm and Patinated Leather, France, 1970s A rare and architecturally refined S18Y “Love Seat” bench by Pierre Chapo, crafted in his own worksh...
Leather, Elm
Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$2,890
H 28.74 in W 31.5 in D 33.85 in
Boborelax Chair Cini Boeri For Arflex Red Velvet, Italy, circa 1955
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
Located in Vienna, AT
Boborelax lounge chair, designed by Cini Boeri, Italy circa 1965 Measures: 33.85" x 21.5" x 28.74" - seat height is circa 16.5". Very stylish chaise-lounge Boborelax upholstere...
Steel
Midcentury Settee, possibly Finn Juhl /Niels Vodder
By Finn Juhl
Located in Richmond, VA
Great, sleek midcentury settee recently upholstered. No markings but very similar to Niels Vodder's model NV53.
Upholstery, Wood
$5,600 / set
H 33 in W 26.75 in D 29 in
Pair of Mogens Lassen Style Danish 1940s Lounge or Club Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super charming 1940s pair of lounge chair in the style of Mogens Lassen with very sculptural organic shape and harmonious proportions. Simple lines yet very refined. Versatile and ve...
Wool, Beech
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
$6,500 / set
H 25.99 in W 34.65 in D 33.47 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Carlotta” Easy Chairs for Cassina, 1967, Set of 2
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Carlotta” Easy Chairs for Cassina, wood, Italy, 1967, set of two. These eccentric, easy chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for the 1960s Italian manufactu...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
$24,950 / set
H 29 in W 66 in D 36 in
1970s Mario Bellini Le Bambole Two-Seat Sofas, a Pair From B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Raleigh, NC
Pair of 1970s Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofas, B&B Italia An icon newly restored. This pair feature Pollack Textiles "Modern Dance" Upholstery(black on light khaki). 66" long, 36" ...
Upholstery
Schumacher X Charlap Hyman & Herrero Flechas Rug in Natural & Black
By Charlap Hyman & Herrero, Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The Charlap Hyman & Herrero rug collection consists of an enchanting group of whimsical, figurative designs with a cerebral edge. With astrological symbols, Alexander Calder-inspired...
Hemp
$572 / item
H 80.71 in W 64.97 in D 0.4 in
Large hand quilted patchwork bed quilt made from organic cotton
By granite + smoke
Located in London, London
'Large grid' hand made quilt 100% Organic cotton quilts hand made in short runs by a small family run artisan studio in India. Made using GOTS certified fabric which is screen print...
Cotton, Organic Material
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.