$23,400Sale Price / set|26% Off
H 38.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
Robert Venturi 'Queen Anne' Chair for Knoll International, C. 1985, Signed
By Robert Venturi, Knoll, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare and sought after set of four (4) collectors pieces are called the 'Queen Anne' chairs by
Laminate, Plywood
$25,300Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
Robert Venturi Post-Modern 'Chippendale' Chairs for Knoll International, c. 1985
By Robert Venturi, Knoll, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Denise Scott Brown produced nine variants of the Venturi Collection side chairs for Knoll in 1984, each
Leather, Laminate, Plywood
$19,600
H 30 in W 48 in D 48 in
Robert Venturi for Knoll Postmodern Square Dining Table Model No. 65848, 1984
By Robert Venturi, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
no ambiguity. You would never take it for a real Queen Anne chair. We liked the idea of the
Plywood
Robert Venturi "Empire" Chair
By Robert Venturi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
charm, Venturi and Scott Brown reinterpreted prominent styles of Chippendale, Empire, Queen Anne, Art
Plywood
Robert Venturi Queen Anne Chair For Knoll
By Robert Venturi
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Iconic post-modern Robert Venturi Queen Anne Chair in the "Grandmother's Tablecloth" pattern for
Queen Anne Chair Robert Venturi for Knoll
By Robert Venturi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collectible Queen Anne chair designed by Robert Venturi for Knoll International USA, circa 1984
Plywood
Queen Anne Chair in Red by Robert Venturi for Knoll
By Robert Venturi
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare red Queen Anne chair designed by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott brown and manufactured by
Laminate, Plywood
Sold
H 38.5 in W 23.5 in D 20 in
Rare Robert Venturi Set of 14 Queen Anne Chairs for Knoll circa 1984 'Signed'
By Robert Venturi, Knoll
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of 14 Queen Anne chairs including 2 black captains chairs by Robert Venturi for Knoll
Laminate, Plywood
Robert Venturi Queen Anne Chair for Knoll in Grandmother Pattern Finish
By Knoll, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown
Located in Kansas City, MO
"Queen Anne" chair designed by Robert Venturi with "Grandmother" pattern finish designed by partner
Wood
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H 38.25 in W 26.625 in D 24.5 in
Robert Venturi for Knoll Molded Plywood Queen Anne Chairs in Grandmother Pattern
By Knoll, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown
Located in Houston, TX
Queen Anne chair designed by Robert Venturi with Grandmother pattern finish designed by partner
Plywood
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H 37.5 in W 25.5 in D 23.75 in
Postmodern Queen Anne Chairs by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown for Knoll
By Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
"Queen Anne" chair designed by Robert Venturi with "Grandmother" pattern laminate finish designed
Laminate, Bentwood
Sold
H 38 in W 26.75 in D 24 in
Robert Venturi Queen Anne Chair in Rare White Finish, Amazing Condition, Signed
By Knoll, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare white / ivory Queen Anne Chair designed by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown. Great
Wood
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H 30 in W 48 in D 48 in
Robert Venturi for Knoll Chippendale Chair & Table Model No. 65848 set, 1984
By Robert Venturi, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Robert Venturi for Knoll Chippendale Chair & Table Model No. 65848 set, 1984. Rare set in iconic
Plywood, Leather
Four Queen Anne Chairs by Robert Venturi for Knoll
By Robert Venturi
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare set of four 'Queen Anne' chairs in 'Grandmothers fabric' pattern designed by Robert Venturi
Plywood
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H 38.25 in W 23.5 in D 24.75 in
Robert Venturi Post-Modern 'Queen Anne' Chair for Knoll International, c. 1985
By Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, Robert Venturi, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare and sought after collectors chair is called the 'Queen Anne' chair in the 'Grandmother
Laminate, Plywood
Sold
H 36.25 in W 25.25 in D 24 in
Set of Four Robert Venturi Chairs for Knoll, Two Chippendale and Two Queen Anne
By Knoll, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare set of four chairs designed by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, manufactured by Knoll
Wood
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H 38 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Two Robert Venturi Chairs for Knoll, Grandmother Finish, Chippendale, Queen Ann
By Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Great pair of chairs designed by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown. One Chippendale and one
Wood
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H 38 in W 23 in D 23 in
Robert Venturi for Knoll Postmodern Chippendale Bent Plywood Lounge Chair, 1984
By Robert Venturi, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Robert Venturi for Knoll Postmodern Chippendale Bent Plywood Lounge Chair 1984. A leader and drum
Plywood
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H 37.5 in W 25 in D 25 in
Robert Venturi Post-Modern 'Chippendale' Chair for Knoll International, c. 1985
By Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, Robert Venturi, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs in the collection include the Sheraton chair, Queen Anne chair, Art Deco chair, Hepplewhite chair
Laminate, Plywood, Leather
Sold
H 13 in W 44.5 in D 44.5 in
Robert Venturi 'Corinthian' Cocktail Table for Knoll International, circa 1985
By Robert Venturi, Knoll, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Venturi Collection side chairs for Knoll in 1984, each suggesting a specific historical furniture style
Fiberglass, Maple
Robert Venturi Queen Anne Chair, Knoll, Memphis Milano
By Robert Venturi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Queen Anne chair designed by Robert Venturi for Knoll International, USA, 1984. These chairs
Robert Venturi Queen Anne Chair For Knoll
By Knoll, Robert Venturi
Located in Kensington, MD
"Queen Anne" side chair, 1984 Robert Venturi (American, born 1925); Manufacturer: Knoll
Pair of Queen Anne Chairs by Robert Venturi for Knoll
By Robert Venturi
Located in Baltimore, MD
The Queen Anne chairs were designed by American architect Robert Venturi for Knoll. This pair was
Laminate, Bentwood
Robert Venturi for Knoll “Empire" Chair
By Robert Venturi, Knoll
Located in Waltham, MA
Knoll International “Empire” Postmodern chair designed by Robert Venturi in the 1980s. This line by
Laminate, Plywood, Wool
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$78,400 / set
H 36.62 in W 40.95 in D 26.97 in
Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Brasiliana is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1965 and produced by his company, L'atelier. These rare pieces have molde...
Rosewood, Fabric
$6,470 / item
H 83 in W 28 in D 40 in
David Mazel Tov LifeGuard Chair, Handcrafted Maple Coastal Inspiration Seating
By Louie George Michael
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This chair is named in honor of the famous lifeguard. David Mazel Tov is a design focused on perspectives and it allows two people to co-exist in a space with different points of vie...
Rattan, Maple
$3,900 / set
H 15 in Dm 10 in
Pair of 'Bloc' Parchment Lamps with Parchment Paper Shades by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Bloc' parchment clad table lamps with matching parchment paper shades by Design Frères.
Hide, Wood, Parchment Paper
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$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
$4,962
H 33.08 in W 14.18 in D 23.63 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Cardboard Wiggle Side Chair by Frank O. Gehry, 1972
By Frank Gehry
Located in Vienna, AT
A mid century modern vintage cardboard wiggle chair, which is a great design side chair by Frank O. Gehry, 1972 for Jack Brogan, USA 1972-1973. Reissued by Vitra from 1992 as Wiggle ...
Paper
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
1930's Italian Console & Stool
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible 1930's Italian console or entry piece with matching stool. Bentwood with original rope detail on the sides and carved edges in original mahogany patina. Two Pull-out dr...
Bentwood
$5,576Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.82 in W 35.83 in D 35.83 in
Ceramic coffee table "mambo" by Roger Capron, France, 1970's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Mambo table by Roger Capron, ceramic and wood, France, 1970's
Ceramic, Wood
$9,850
H 34.5 in W 22 in D 24 in
Hepplewhite Chair by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown by Knoll, 1984
By Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Hepplewhite chair designed by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott brown. Signed with the Knoll label. In near perfect condition.
Wood
$19,550Sale Price / set|21% Off
H 23 in W 70 in D 36 in
Original 932-Quartet Leather Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1964
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It doesn't get much cooler than this early year (original) collectors set of the model-932 'Quartet' sectional by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Released in 1964, this example has incred...
Leather, Canvas
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
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.