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
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Tables
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
$3,962
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
$3,750Sale 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
$19,239 / 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, FR
Jan Bočan ( 1937-2010) graduated from the Faculty of Architecture of the Czech Technical University
Wool, Walnut
$10,064Sale 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
$2,227 / 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
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
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
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 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 32.29 in
Pair of Chairs by Jan Bočan for the Czechoslovakian Embassy, Stockholm, 1972
By Jan Bočan, Thonet
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 Thonet, Jan Bočan
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 Thonet, Jan Bočan
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
$2,765 / item
H 33.47 in Dm 55.12 in
Elegant Black and Brass Adjustable Three-Arm Triennale Style Chandelier
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
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
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
$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 Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
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
$6,012 / set
H 35.44 in W 35.04 in D 39.38 in
Arne Norell 'Inca' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in original leather
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Norell, 'Inca' lounge chair with ottoman, leather, beech, Sweden, 1965. The iconic 'Inca' lounge chair with ottoman in original red leather, designed by Arne Norell. The back f...
Leather, Beech
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
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
Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
By ASH NYC
Located in New York, NY
The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholstered velvet throne dreamed in an...
Velvet
$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
$3,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 96 in D 34.5 in
Early Four Seater Sofa Designed by Milo Baughman for James, Inc. Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Early labelled Milo Bauhgman for James Inc. 4 seater sofa. This sofa is a super early sofa designed by Mr Baughman and does need to be reupholstered. We love the classic sleek line...
Upholstery, Walnut
$12,625
H 85.44 in W 85.44 in D 17.72 in
Signed Luciano Frigerio Rare Italian Inlaid Bar Cabinet "Paganini", 1975s
By Luciano Frigerio di Desio, Luciano Frigerio
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This bar cabinet was designed by master furniture maker Luciano Frigerio and features a label with his signature which attests to its authenticity. The inlay of the central doors was...
Walnut, Maple
French Reconstruction Lounge Chair
By Pierre Guariche, Jean Prouvé
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Presenting a remarkable armchair from the 1950s. Inspired by the timeless designs of mid-century masters, this chair pay homage to the iconic styles of renowned designers such as Pie...
Oak
Gorgeous Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous completely restored Adrian Pearsall sculptural walnut lounge chair. This piece has been reupholstered in a fabulous high end woven fabric called "sunset." The wood has been ...
Upholstery, Walnut
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
A mid century modern Danish, Ib Kofoed-Larsen Sofa, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A stunning Mid-Century Modern vintage sofa from Ib Kofoed Larsen. The model `Kandidaten` stands out as a perfect piece of vintage Danish Design history.
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.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.