Jean Prouvé “CPDE” Office Armchair, C.1934
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Structure in "Brun Van Dyck" lacquered steel, seat and back upholstered in brown leather. Jean
Vintage 1930s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Jean Prouvé “CPDE” Office Armchair, C.1934
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Structure in "Brun Van Dyck" lacquered steel, seat and back upholstered in brown leather. Jean
Steel
Jean Prouve 306 Métropole standard chair France 1951
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Chair,” was conceived by the pioneering Jean Prouvé and produced by Ateliers Jean Prouvé in 1951
Metal
$32,000
H 31.3 in W 15.36 in D 18.71 in
n°306 Standard Chair 'Cream' by Jean Prouve, France, Circa 1952
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Jean Prouve. Crafted in plywood, faux leather, steel.
Steel
$2,631
H 36.62 in W 25.99 in D 22.84 in
Fauteuil Direction Pivotant Office Chair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra, 1951
By Jean Prouvé
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
The Fauteuil Direction Pivotant by Jean Prouvé is one of the most recognizable office chair designs
Metal
$23,200
H 35.83 in W 52.37 in D 35.83 in
Jean Prouvé & Jules Leleu, Bed or Daybed / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Zürich, CH
different angles. It's an early functionalist daybed designed by Jean Prouvé and Jules Leleu for the
Steel
$32,000
H 31.3 in W 15.36 in D 18.71 in
n°306 Standard Chair 'Concrete Gray' by Jean Prouve, France, Circa 1952
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Jean Prouve. Crafted in plywood, faux leather, steel.
Steel
$32,000
H 31.3 in W 15.36 in D 18.71 in
n°306 Standard Chair 'Plum Red' by Jean Prouve, France, Circa 1952
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Jean Prouve. Crafted in plywood, faux leather, steel.
Steel
$3,150Sale Price|25% Off
H 33 in W 26.75 in D 35 in
'Cité' Leather and Steel Lounge Chair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra, Signed
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by the iconic French engineer and designer Jean Prouvé, the Cité Lounge Chair is an
Metal
$23,922
H 36.23 in W 43.31 in D 24.41 in
Jean Prouvé black leather Fauteuil de Grand Repos D80 Lounge Chair Steel 1981
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Milano, IT
Jean Prouvé’s iconic “Fauteuil de Grand Repos” D80, originally designed in 1928, represents one of
Steel
$7,774
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 43.31 in
Jean Prouvé (1901-1984) Grand Repos armchair (creation 1930) Tecta ed., c.1985
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Prouvé (1901-1984) Grand Repos armchair (creation 1930) Tecta edition, Germany, circa 1985
Metal
$9,568
H 40.56 in W 20.48 in D 18.12 in
French Mid-Century Red Leather and Steel Chair by Jean Prouvé for Tecta, 1980s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in MIlano, IT
French mid-century red leather and steel chair by Jean Prouvé for Tecta, 1980s Chair with steel
Steel
$2,392 / set
H 45.67 in W 19.89 in D 23.63 in
Set of 2 Vintage German B30 Cantilever Barstools by Tecta and Jean Prouve
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Hamburg, DE
Set of 2 Vintage German B30 Cantilever Barstools with Leather Cushions by Tecta and Jean Prouve for
Metal
$11,901 / set
H 36.82 in W 23.82 in D 42.52 in
Pair of Grand Repos Lounge Chairs with Stools by Jean Prouvé Tecta , 1980s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Grand Repos lounge chairs with ottomans. Designed by Jean Prouvé in
Chrome
$3,588 / set
H 41.15 in W 19.69 in D 23.23 in
Set of 4 Vintage German B25 Gray Cantilever Chairs by Tecta and Jean Prouve
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Hamburg, DE
version with Jean Prouvé's “Tube aplati” design, a special version of the tubes at the front. They are
Metal
$2,392 / set
H 41.74 in W 19.69 in D 22.05 in
Set of 2 Vintage German B25 Gray Cantilever Chairs by Tecta and Jean Prouve
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Hamburg, DE
version with Jean Prouvé's “Tube aplati” design, a special version of the tubes at the front. They are
Metal
French Mid-Century Modern Stools, 5
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Astoria, NY
pale blue leather covered seats. 23" H x 19" Diameter. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.
Aluminum, Brass
$10,764 / set
H 31.11 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
suite of 9 chairs in ash and imitation leather, reconstruction period, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
suite of 9 chairs in ash and imitation leather, reconstruction period, circa 1950 a table and
Faux Leather, Ash
$1,853
H 31.89 in W 22.45 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Les Arcs Dining Chair Selected by Charlotte Perriand patinated Leather
By Steph Simon, Charlotte Perriand, Dal Vera, Jean Prouvé
Located in Brussels, Brussels
thick brown leather seat. The saddle leather has a great patina. The frame of the chair is in its
Steel, Chrome
Amphitheatre banquette, 1953 by Jean Prouvé
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Paris, FR
Amphitheatre banquette, 1953 Bent steel, wood and leatherette Provenance : Faculté de lettres, Besançon, France. 88.5 x 105 x 50 cm
Wood, Faux Leather
M80 Aeronautique Table by Jean Prouve for Tecta
By Jean Prouvé
Located in PARIS, FR
Jean Prouve is known as a pioneer of modern architecture and design. His furniture, usually made
Metal
Unavailable
H 32.5 in W 23 in D 23 in
Jean Prouvé D20 Stainless Steel Leather Wicker Chairs for Tecta, Germany, 1980s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Miami, FL
Thank you for looking at my Jean Prouvé D20 stainless steel leather wicker chair that has been
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 36.23 in W 25.2 in D 36.23 in
Jean Prouvé Lounge Chair “Grand Repos” by Tecta, Model D80-1
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Sint Oedenrode, NL
Jean Prouvé lounge chair named “Grand Repos” produced by the German company Tecta. This model is
Metal
Jean Prouvé Daybed
By Jean Prouvé
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
An original c. 1951 S.C.A.L. daybed designed by Jean Prouvé. Edition Steph Simon, France, circa
Steel
Jean Prouve Armchair
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Technical edition of 100 copies Signed Black leather/ gray leather headrest Excellent condition
Leather
D80 Leather Armchair by Jean Prouvé, created 1928
By Jean Prouvé
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
The D80 "Grand Repos" armchair by Jean Prouvé is an iconic model that truly embodies his creative
Steel
Jean Prouvé Red Lounge Armchair
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Jean Prouvé Red lounge armchair Vitra edition 2019 Premium red leather with oak armrest and
Leather
Jean Prouvé Black Lounge Armchair
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Jean Prouvé Black lounge chair 2019 Black premium leather with oak armrest and steel base
Leather
1980s French Metal and Leather Armchair by Jean Prouvé
By Jean Prouvé
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and leather armchair created in 1980s France by architect and furniture designer, Jean
Metal
Vitra Cité by Jean Prouvé
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the iconic Cité chair by renowned designer Jean Prouvé for Vitra. This timeless piece
Metal
Cité Armchair by Jean Prouvé
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Long Island City, NY
The Cité armchair was designed by Jean Prouvé in 1930 for a competition to furnish the rooms at the
Metal
Pair of Limited Edition Jean Prouvé Fauteuil De Salon in Leather
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare set of 2 limited edition Fauteuil de Salon, designed by Jean Prouvé in 1939. From the 2014
Steel
Jean Prouvé Fauteuil D'amphitheatre, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Jean Prouve, circa 1950. Black lacquered steel sheet structure supports three
Metal
Limited Edition "Cité" Armchair in Leather by Jean Prouvé
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
The Cité armchair is an early masterpiece by the French designer and engineer Jean Prouvé
Steel
Jean Prouvé Set of 4 Rare Office Chairs
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A set of four rare chairs designed by Jean Prouvé, 1930s-1940s.
Steel
Jean Prouvé Daybed with Custom Cushion in Brazilian Cowhide
By Jean Prouvé
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
An original circa 1951 S.C.A.L. daybed designed by Jean Prouvé. Edition Steph Simon, France
Steel
1950s European Armchair in the style of Jean Prouve
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Oakland, CA
A distinctive looking armchair constructed of oak, lacquered metal and leather in the style of Jean
Iron
Jean Prouvé Reclining Grand Repos Lounge Chair
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Vienna, AT
Very stylish, futuristic lounge chair by Jean Prouvé, design 1928-1930, production for Tecta circa
Chrome
Sold
H 31.89 in W 15.75 in D 18.51 in
Jean Prouvé Mid-Century Modern Red Upholstered Standard Chair, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Standard chair designed by Jean Prouvé. Manufactured by Ateliers Prouve, France, circa 1950
Metal
Sold
H 31.89 in W 15.75 in D 18.51 in
Jean Prouvé Mid-Century Modern Red Upholstered Standard Chair, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Standard chair designed by Jean Prouvé. Manufactured by Ateliers Prouve, France, circa 1950
Metal
Sold
H 36.62 in W 24.81 in D 42.92 in
French Modern Reclining Leather Steel Armchairs by Jean Prouvé for Tecta, 1980s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in MIlano, IT
French modern reclining leather and steel armchairs by Jean Prouvé for Tecta, 1980s Pair of
Steel
Sold
H 38.59 in W 24.41 in D 35.44 in
Jean Prouvé Easy Chair for Communauté Religieuse de Lorraine, France, 1940
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Easy chair by Jean Prouvé.
Metal
Sold
H 36.62 in W 24.81 in D 39.38 in
Grand Repos Lounge Chair Jean Prouvé Black Leather Reclining Edited by Tecta
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Uccle, BE
1989. This chair has been produced in very limited quantities by Tecta under licence of Jean Prouvé.
Steel
Sold
H 33 in W 26.75 in D 37.5 in
Jean Prouvé Cite Lounge Chair (Prouvé RAW Edition) by G Star Raw and Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Saint Paul, MN
modern home where Prouvé himself used it. Jean Prouvé was a "constructeur" a builder and designer who
Metal
Jean Prouvé Cité Chair in Black for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé Cité chair in black for Vitra. The Cité armchair is an early masterpiece by the French
Steel
Set of Four French Metal Chairs in the Manner of Jean Prouve
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Pasadena, CA
Incredibly chic set of four steel and hide chairs from the 1960s reminiscent of the style of Jean
Steel
Sold
H 40.56 in W 20.48 in D 18.12 in
French Mid-Century Red Leather and Steel Chairs by Jean Prouvé for Tecta, 1980s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in MIlano, IT
French mid-century Red leather and steel chairs by Jean Prouvé for Tecta, 1980s Set of 3 chairs
Metal, Steel
Jean Prouvé, Grand Repos Lounge Chair for Tecta, Germany
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Munster, NRW
This model was reintroduced by Tecta in response to the model of Jean Prouvé from 1928. A hidden
Steel
Jean Prouvé Cité Chair in Beige & Ecru for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé Cité Chair in Beige & Ecru for Vitra. The Cité armchair is an early masterpiece by the
Steel
Jean Prouvé Cité Chair in Beige and Red for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé Cité Chair in beige and red for Vitra. The Cité armchair is an early masterpiece by the
Steel
Important Chairs by Jules Leleu and Jean Prouvé
By Jean Prouvé, Jules Leleu
Located in North Miami, FL
As featured in ELLE DECOR April 2015 issue Magnificent original red lacquered lounge chairs, France, 1936; Folded and enameled metal; Provenance: Martel de Janville Sanatorium in ...
Metal
French adjustable lounge / armchair Prouve 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice industrial lounge chair inspired by the designs of Jean Prouve, made in France 1950
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 32.49 in W 26.78 in L 32.49 in
Jean Prouvé, Fauteuil De Salon by Vitra, Limited Edition Armchairs by G-Star
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Munster, NRW
Developed by Jean Prouvé, the Fauteuil de Salon is a typical example of the distinctive structural
Steel
Modernist Prouve Style 3-Legged Black Enameled Metal Dining Chairs
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely unique Prouve style black enameled metal 3-legged dining chairs with hoof-like feet
Metal
Jean Prouve "Flavigny" Daybed
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
leather. Guitar pick shaped swing out table is 14" W. Includes original oak head and footboards (not
Steel
Jean Prouve Style Desk Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Adjustable metal desk chair attributed to Jean Prouve reupholstered in great patina'd leather.
Metal
French Art Deco Distressed Leather Wood Bar Stools (3) from France 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Chula Vista, CA
quality with Solid Wood and Distressed Leather. Unknown maker. France, circa 1950s. In the manner of Jean
Leather, Wood
Decorative Art Deco Stools Wood and Leather Set of Three
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a decorative Art Deco stools wood and leather, set of three. Very good
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 35.88 in W 52.38 in L 35.88 in
Jean Prouvé & Jules Leleu, Bed or Daybed, Lacquered Metal, Leather, France, 1936
Located in High Point, NC
An early functionalist daybed designed by Jean Prouvé & Jules Leleu, from their iconic commission
Steel
Centre Pompidou Beauburg Chairs Selected by Jean Prouvé
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Antwerp, BE
center. Jean Prouvé was the head of the committee that ultimately chose this winning model
Steel
French Art Deco Jean Prouve Style Leather and Oak Desk Chair
Located in Austin, TX
Unique French Art Deco period swivel desk chair in the style of Jean Prouve. Original lambskin
Oak
A Set of Six Armchairs in the style of Jean Prouve
Located in NYC, NY
A set of six (6) replica 'Presidential Bridge' armchairs, the original design by Jean Prouve
Metal
French Art Deco Leather and Oak Desk Chair
Located in Austin, TX
Exceptional French early Modernist period desk chair in the style of Jean Prouve, original lambskin
Oak
Beaubourg Chairs from the Pompidou Centre, Set of Eight
By Michel Cadestin, Georges Laurent
Located in London, GB
eight available It was the winning design chosen by a jury headed by Jean Prouve Lovely patina to
Steel
Jean Prouvé Fauteuil Direction, Japanese Red
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
Fauteuil Direction designed by Jean Prouvé in 1951 and made by Vitra. The Fauteuil Direction is
Steel
Sold
H 33.08 in W 26.38 in D 33.08 in
Limited Edition Armchairs "Fauteuil De Salon" in Leather by Jean Prouvé
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Dronten, NL
Limited edition Fauteuil de Salon, designed by Jean Prouvé in 1939. Made by Vitra in 2018, in
Steel
Jean Prouvé Office Desk Chair Vintage Design Mid-Century
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Taranto, IT
Anni 50 - Particolarissima Sedia da ufficio girevole, facilmente attribuibile a Jean Prouvè
Iron
Sold
H 37.01 in W 25.6 in D 42.13 in
Grand Repos Reclining Lounge Chair by Jean Prouvé with original Ottoman
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Weesp, NL
1980s Grand Repos Reclining Lounge Chair by Jean Prouvé — With Original Ottoman in Superb Condition
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 35.44 in W 26.38 in D 21.66 in
Jean Prouvé Fauteuil Direction Pivotant, G-Star Raw Edition by Vitra
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
limited time for other Prouvé collectors. Upholstered in premium leather. Marked. Excellent fast and
Sheet Metal
Sold
H 34.85 in W 25.2 in D 20.48 in
Jean Prouvé Armchair from Université de Besançon, Steel, Oak, Vinyl 1952 French
By Jean Prouvé
Located in High Point, NC
Armchair with foldable seat, designed by Jean Prouvé for the lecture hall, Faculté de Lettres
Steel
Sold
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 43.31 in
Jean Prouvé (1901-1984) Grand Repos armchair (creation 1930) Tecta ed., c.1985
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Prouvé (1901-1984) Grand Repos armchair (creation 1930) Tecta edition, Germany, circa 1985
Metal
Jean Prouvé, Grand Repos Lounge Chair for Tecta, Germany
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Munster, NRW
This model Grand Repos lounge chair was designed by Jean Prouvé and produced by the German company
Steel
Jean Prouve Cite Lounge Chairs by Vitra-One available
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in San Francisco, CA
the modern home where Prouvé himself used it. Jean Prouvé was a "constructeur" a builder and designer
Steel
Reserved for MO -Jean Prouvé Reclining Grand Repos Lounge Chair
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Vienna, AT
Very stylish, futuristic lounge chair by Jean Prouvé, design 1928-1930, production for Tecta circa
Chrome
Sold
H 31.5 in W 32.5 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Modernist Cast Aluminum and Leather Lounge Chairs after Jean Prouvé
By Jean Prouvé, Milo Baughman
Located in Southampton, NJ
leather cushions in the manner of Jean Prouve. These chairs came out of a barn attic on Long Island
Steel
Grand Repos Lounge Chair designed by Jean Prouve, Tecta Germany
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
This model Grand Repos lounge chair was designed by Jean Prouvé and produced by the German company
Steel, Nickel
Mid-Century Steel Fire Screen, circa 1960, Belgium.
By Pol Bury
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice mid-century fire screen, circa 1960, Belgium. Polished steel. Beautiful metal work. According to information from the seller, this object was made by a craftsman collaborating w...
Steel
$6,864Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
BERG Side Table by John Pawson for Wonderglass
By John Pawson, WonderGlass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The character of the Berg table is inseparable from its materiality. Every detail of the design derives from the mesmerising visual and tactile qualities of cast glass and from the...
Glass
$105,257 / set
H 21.26 in Dm 15.75 in
Rare & Huge Pair of Paavo Tynell Pendants Brass & Glass, Model 3353 Taito 1950s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
An extremely rare and huge in size, pair of ceiling pendants designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito in Finland in the 1950s. Nicely patinated brass combined with opal gla...
Brass
Saint Gobain Dining Table, France 1950's
By Georges Djo-Bourgeois
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Dining Table Attributed to Djo Bourgeois, Large Steel base with a thick Saint Gobain Glass Chairs in photo for reference only. 30x82x42 26 under the top for armchairs
Steel
Set of 6 Fine French 1950s Walnut Dining Chairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of six fine French Mid-Century solid walnut side chairs with a lattice back, in the manner of Jacques Adnet.
Fabric, Wood
Charlotte Perriand Large CP-1 Wall Lights, France 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare large scale, enameled wall lights by Charlotte Perriand with adjustable steel reflectors in black enameled finish with two sockets each. Made in the 1960s. Optional horizontal o...
Steel
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Birch, Zebrawood, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch, zebrawood and white fabric sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Seat height: 16"
Fabric, Birch, Zebra Wood
$10,979
H 16.34 in W 47.25 in D 22.84 in
Very Rare Max Ingrand Model 2352 Coffee Table, Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s
By Max Ingrand
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A very rare Max Ingrand Model 2352 Coffee Table, produced by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s Brass, gold leaf and mirrored, tinted glass. In original condition with signs of use and ag...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Brutalist Lounge Chair in Beige Camel Upholstery and Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, pine, faux leather, fabric, Europe, 1970s This distinctive chair reflects the stylistic traits of Brutalism. The wooden framework in pine is pure and clear in its exec...
Fabric, Pine, Leather
Rupert Bevan Art Deco Overmantel Mirror - Large
By Rupert Bevan
Located in London, GB
A signature piece for Rupert Bevan, our elegant Art Deco Overmantel Mirror features a patinated brass angle frame with lightly antiqued mirror glass panels. Handcrafted in our Shrop...
Brass
$508,343
H 37.41 in Dm 41.34 in
Important Paavo Tynell Chandelier Model 9062 in Perforated Brass, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Helsinki, FI
An important chandelier by world renowned Finnish lighting designer Paavo Tynell. This exceptional lamp is built to impress and is made of full brass with eight perforated shades pla...
Brass, Metal
Suspension Light by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspension light by Stilnovo. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1950's. Enameled metal, brass hardware. Original canopy. Wired for U.S. standards. We recommend: Lamping: 120v 1Qty E27 60w...
Metal, Brass
Shagreen & Walnut End Tables, France 1930's
Located in New York, NY
Two-tiered walnut table clad in Celadon-colored shagreen.
Shagreen, Walnut
$38,700 / set
H 35.04 in W 23.63 in D 22.05 in
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier Set of Six '3758A' Red Dining Chairs
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier, set of six dining armchairs, model '3758A', fabric, oak, Denmark, design 1930, made 1940s These dining chairs were designed in 1930 and ...
Fabric, Oak
$113,900
H 40.16 in W 63.78 in D 72.84 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-13-A High Court Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
The object exudes an aura. It’s not about the shape or about the material; its auratic quality comes out of its depth, giving a strong presence with an almost ritualist intensity. No...
Teak
$26,313
H 28.75 in W 66.34 in D 26.78 in
Axel Einar Hjorth Velvet Sofa, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sofa designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s. Velvet Upholstery. Dimensions: H: 73 cm / 2' 4 3/4'' W: 168.5 cm / 5' 6 1/4'' D: 68 cm / 2' 2 3/4'' Depth...
Upholstery, Velvet
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.
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