Pair of Mid 20th Century French Parisian Club Armchairs
Located in Benington, Herts
Royère's Ours Polaire or Polar Bear chair is a design classic of the late 1940s and there are certainly elements in common between that landmark design and the present pair of armcha...
Upholstery, Wood
$50,300 / set
Pair of Lanterns, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
A rotund sofa called Boule, covered in a deliciously fuzzy velvet that would later inspire the design’s charming nickname, Ours Polaire—“polar bear.” The unusual shape—created with a...
Iron
Pair of Polar Bear style Swivel Chairs
By Jean Royère
Located in Danville, CA
Pair of Velvet Swivel Chairs in the style of Jean Royere's Polar Bear chairs.
Wood, Upholstery, Rosewood
Polar Bear Chair after Jean Royère
By Jean Royère
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A faithful circa 1980s reproduction of Jean Royère's classic Polar Bear chair, this extremely comfortable oversized armchair has been newly reupholstered in a textured white boucle f...
Pair of Jean Royere "Polaire" Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A grand pair of upholstered Polar bear/ ball chairs by famed french designer, Jean Royere.
Velvet, Oak
Pair of Midcentury Polar Bear Style Barrel Chairs after Jean Royere
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin, Jean Royère
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great, fully restored pair of midcentury polar bear style barrel chairs after Jean Royere..
Velvet
Pair of Armchairs in the Style of Jean Royere
Located in Chicago, IL
These splendidly comfortable lounge chairs pay homage to the Ours Polaires (polar bear) sofa and arm chairs French designer Jean Royere made for his mother's apartment in 1947.
Bouclé, Pine
Pair of Mario Bellini Styled Floral Chintz Fabric Lounge Chairs
By Mario Bellini, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We currently do not plan on splitting the set however if you are interested in one chair only, contact us to discuss. This pair of club chairs are quite wide and deep, giving ple...
Fabric
French Modern Lounge/Club Chair, Attributed to Jean Royere
By Jean Royère
Located in Hollywood, FL
Fully upholstered in original "polar bear" fabric on splayed walnut legs. Literature- jean royere- jean-louis gaillemin jean royere- jacques lacoste, patrick seguin.
Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble, these designs have not changed since Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic me...
Marble
$1,780 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
$6,956 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Butter Cream Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer, Glass
Lisa Johansson-Pape 'Lisa' Floor Lamp for Innolux Oy
By Innolux Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lisa Johansson-Pape 'Lisa' floor lamp for Innolux Oy. Originally produced in the 1950s by Orno, this newly authorized re-edition of the iconic lamp is made by Innolux in Finland usi...
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...
Canvas, Velvet, Walnut
$1,990Sale Price|24% Off
H 51.19 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
1950s Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen for ASEA Sweden Floor Lamp Model E1770
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, ASEA
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This sculptural floor lamp, Model E1770, was designed by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen for ASEA, Sweden, in the 1950s. The lamp features a black lacquered metal frame with an elegant, ang...
Metal, Aluminum
$8,590
H 79.93 in W 70.87 in D 22.45 in
Large Art Deco Oak four-door Armoire by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s.
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Art Deco Oak four-door armoire by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s. This Oak Art Deco four-door armoire by Charles Dudouyt is a striking example of Art Deco craftsmanship. This ...
Brass
Desk - French - Art Deco - Oak - Dudouyt - 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French Art Deco dining table. The table features stunning oak sanded wood grain with a stunning patina. The top is encrusted with a checked marquetry. It rests on tall and Brutalist ...
Oak
$5,800
H 37.5 in W 28.25 in D 34 in
Original Danish 1950s Lounge Chair attributed to Madsen and Schubell
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell, Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sublime lounge chair from Danish midcentury era very similar to the iconic model "Pragh" designed by Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell in the early 1950s for their own company Madsen and ...
Wool, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1940s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Wood and glass coffee table attributed to Osvaldo Borsani. Elegant low table with peculiar shape composed by a circular top and a unique base all realized in glass and finely decora...
Glass, Wood
Pair Neoclassical Style Black Iron Twin Campaign Canopy Beds
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of wonderful 20th Century campaign style canopy black iron twin beds.
Iron
$38,400 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Two-tone Velvet, Set of 8
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, velvet, metal and plastic, Italy, 1970, eight elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully res...
Plastic, Velvet
$2,077 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 22.45 in
Veneziana 5 tiers chandelier, 41 Opaline glass elements by Piattelli. US wiring
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Drawing on decades of experience in lighting, my aim was to fashion a chandelier that seamlessly marries timeless elegance with practicality. This listing is for the US wired UL com...
Glass, Opaline Glass
Mercury Glass Bell Jar Hurricane Lantern
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of mercury glass bell jar pendant, with embossed brass details. Made to order. Sold individually. Antique silver finish on glass may present variations due to the handmade process.
Silver, Brass
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
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs that feature a subtle yet stylish upholstery complemented by a wooden frame and legs. The rounded and cushioned shape of the chairs offers ...
Upholstery
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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
Andrianna Shamaris has filled her epic new home with pieces of her own design.
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
With its plush cushions, cane details and dazzlingly colorful back, it’s inviting from every angle.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.