$6,795Sale Price|54% Off
H 26.5 in W 48 in D 38 in
Rare Italian Organic Modern Curvilinear Sofa or Settee, Joe Colombo, 1970
By Joe Colombo
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Unique Italian Mid-Century Organic Modern sofa / love seat or large lounge chair in the
Brass
Unavailable
H 24.41 in W 50.01 in D 29.93 in
Bonacina 1889 Nastro Indoor Sofa Natural Rattan, Upholstered, Joe Colombo, 1964
By Joe Colombo, Bonacina 1889
Located in Lurago d'Erba, IT
Design by Joe Colombo for Bonacina 1889, 1964. Plastic and sculptural shape, low seat, bold finish
Fabric, Rattan
Stiles Brothers Leather Baseball Glove Sofa
By Joe Colombo
Located in Minneapolis, MN
. Very well-made and sturdy with wood base and quality leather. In the style of Joe Colombo and if you
Rare Mid Century Three-Seat Sofa Italy , 1970s
By Pierre Paulin, Joe Colombo
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - extremely confortable. - Seat Height 40cm
Fabric
Sold
H 25 in W 82 in D 33 in
William Andrus for Steelcase Space Age, Sofa, White Bouclé and Leather, 1970s
By Steelcase, William Andrus
Located in Culver City, CA
a Vladimir Kagan cloud sofa a Joe Colombo Elda Chair and even a couple Warren Platner lounge chairs
Leather, Fiberglass, Bouclé
Sold
H 25 in W 82 in D 33 in
William Andrus for Steelcase Space Age Lounge, White Bouclé and Leather, 1970s
By Steelcase, William Andrus
Located in Culver City, CA
sofa a Joe Colombo Elda Chair and even a couple Warren Platner lounge chairs, and not only does this
Leather, Bouclé, Fiberglass
Sold
H 20.08 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
End of Sofa Tables White Color with Wood Smoked Glass, France, 1970, Space Age
By Joe Colombo
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
of sofa, coffee table, nightstand... They are recovered with lacquered painting, the glass is
William Andrus for Steelcase Space Age Lounge Chair, 1970s
By William Andrus, Steelcase
Located in Culver City, CA
available for purchase. We currently have this chair alongside a Vladimir Kagan cloud sofa a Joe Colombo
Fiberglass, Leather
Sold
H 22 in W 28 in D 28 in
William Andrus for Steelcase Space Age Side Table, Fiberglass and Plexi, 1970s
By William Andrus, Steelcase
Located in Culver City, CA
alongside a Vladimir Kagan cloud sofa a Joe Colombo Elda Chair and even a couple Warren Platner lounge
Fiberglass, Plexiglass
Sold
H 18 in W 32 in D 32 in
William Andrus for Steelcase Space Age Coffee Table, Fiberglass and Plexi, 1970s
By William Andrus, Steelcase
Located in Culver City, CA
alongside a Vladimir Kagan cloud sofa a Joe Colombo Elda Chair and even a couple Warren Platner lounge
Fiberglass, Plexiglass
Rare Sofa, Italy, 1970s
By Jean Gillon, Sergio Rodrigues, Percival Lafer, Joe Colombo, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb and rarely seen sofa. As comfortable as it looks. Made in Italy the chairs nod to
Wood, Leather
Danish Button Tufted Sofa- On the Manner of Joe Colombo
Located in St. Louis, MO
Very nice long and low sofa in the manner of Joe Colombo. Very comfortable. We have a companion two
Joe Colombo Additional Living System
Located in Sundance, UT
This unique seating system is comprised of several parts that can be arranged in multiple formations. The system was included in the "relaxation" area of the fourteenth Triennial Exh...
Brown Button Tufted Sofa- On the Manner of Joe Colombo
Located in St. Louis, MO
Very nice two seater settee in brown leatherette material. Companion sofa available. Very
Sold
H 26.78 in W 62.6 in D 38.59 in
Rare 1970s Organic Buffalo Leather Lounge Sofa Two-Seat in High Quality
By Luigi Colani, Joe Colombo, De Sede
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
solid wood and construction and the thick buffalo leather. Inspired by De Sede, Joe Colombo and Luigi
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 26.78 in W 88.98 in D 38.59 in
Large 1970s Organic Vintage Buffalo Leather Lounge Sofa Three-Seat High Quality
By Luigi Colani, Joe Colombo, De Sede
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
solid wood and construction and the thick buffalo leather. Inspired by De Sede, Joe Colombo and Luigi
Leather, Wood
$12,717Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 100.4 in D 37.8 in
Arflex Marenco Sofa in Fabric Heidi and Candy by Mario Marenco
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marenco Sofa is designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex. This sofa features the system with making the armrest and seat as the base portion. There is a metal tubular frame facilitated f...
Metal
$11,328 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, Anfibio Foldable Sofa Blue Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
From an idea of Cav. Giovannetti Benito was born the project Anfibio. Production year 1970. Its history is full of important events and participations. A piece considered a “Classic”...
Wool, Cotton, Fabric
$6,371 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
$14,426
H 36.62 in W 29.93 in D 38.19 in
Marzio Cecchi 'Balestra' Lounge Chair Con Pouff by Studio Most
By Studio Most, Marzio Cecchi
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Marzio Cecchi per Most, poltrona e pouf 'Balestra', Italia, 1968. Moderna poltrona lounge e pouf Balestra con molle in acciaio disegnata dall'architetto fiorentino Marzio Cecchi nel ...
Steel
Pair of Adriano Piazzesi Italian 1970's Lounge Chairs
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Adriano Piazzesi Italian 1970's lounge chairs; the whole with channel and tufted upholstery, the sides and back are curved and covered in a warm brown Italian leather. The ch...
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$30,155Sale Price|32% Off
H 59.06 in W 70.08 in D 52.37 in
Original Sunball Chair by Gunter Ris and Ferdinand Selldorf for Rosenthal
By Ris and Selldorf, Rosenthal
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a fully restored original version of this 1960's iconic classic astronaut's helmet style space age outdoor swivel chair, As you can imagine, after 60 plus years, the original...
Velvet, Fiberglass
Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set in Cognac Leatherette
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, ‘Dilly Dally’ vanity set, leatherette, mirrored glass, plastic, brass, lacquered wood, metal, Italy, 1968 Outstanding Italian dressing table designe...
Metal, Brass
$18,225Sale Price|20% Off
H 23.63 in W 90.56 in D 37.41 in
Extremely rare mid century sofa by Jacques Charpentier France, suede textile
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Incredible fully original sofa design by Jacques Charpentier, France 1970. Elegant stainless steel frame and the original Suede in excellent condition. This is an unique find!
Aluminum
$7,213 / set
H 29 in W 24 in D 24 in
1970s Bonzanini Rudy Design for Tecnosalotto Mantova Italy armchairs, Set of 4
By Rudi Bonzanini
Located in Biella, IT
Bonzanini Rudy design for Tecnosalotto Mantova Italy in years 70 Set of 4 armchairs with structure in metal chrome and cushions covering textile simil leather sand/tobacco colour,...
Chrome
Vintage Vladimir Kagan Directional Cloud Sofa 1980s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
This spectacular Vladimir Kagan 'Cloud' sofa was produced by Directional Furniture in the 1980s and was just newly reupholstered in a gorgeous two toned velvet, and has the lucite ce...
Textile
Gae Aulenti bed mod. ‘Tennis’ for Gavina, Italy 1972
By Gavina, Gae Aulenti
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Large king size bed by Gae Aulenti mod. ‘Tennis’ for Gavina, Italy 1972. Unique and iconic bed from the ‘Tennis‘ series referring to the round shapes and the typical stitching patter...
Leather, Wood
Dobra Double Bed by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Dobra Double Bed by Wentz Dimensions: D 250 x W 172 x H 70 cm Materials: Upholstered bed with wooden structure, elastic straps, hypersoft foam and WE—KNIT covering. Wooden feet with ...
Upholstery, Wood
$24,500
H 29.5 in W 79.5 in D 39.25 in
Pierre Paulin Maple "Model 250" Executive Desk with Cabinets for Dassas, France
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare "Model 250" executive desk with detached rolling filing cabinets designed by Pierre Paulin for Dassas, France, 1975. Constructed of gorgeous Birdseye Maple. Drawers and cab...
Steel
$23,100
H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
"MP-43 Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The rare MP-43 armchair, made of Brazilian hardwood, is another great example of the imaginative and innovative production of designer and architect Percival Lafer. With its chro...
Wood
1970s Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Toronto, CA
Like sitting on a cloud... Historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs with soft, cosy forms that evoke feelings of warmth and sensuality, ...
Steel
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.
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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.
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