$8,000
H 35 in W 62 in D 34 in
Early Vintage Eero Saarinen Womb Settee Sofa for Knoll Restored in White Leather
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Troy, MI
An early production Womb settee designed by Eero Saarinen Knoll circa 1960's Black enameled steel
Steel
$8,500
H 36.5 in W 39.5 in D 35.5 in
Restored Eero Saarinen Womb Lounge Chair for Knoll, Fiberglass, 1950s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Detroit, MI
Note: We have a collection of vintage Eero Saarinen Womb chairs and loveseat settees undergoing
Steel, Chrome
Restored Mid Century Green Womb Lounge Chair by Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Detroit, MI
Note: We have a collection of vintage Eero Saarinen Womb chairs and loveseat settees undergoing
Steel, Chrome
$9,500
H 36.5 in W 39.5 in D 35.5 in
Vintage Womb Lounge Chair in Brown Cato Wool, Eero Saarinen for Knoll Studio
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage Womb lounge chair designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll is from the 1990s as evidenced
Steel, Chrome
$11,400
H 36 in W 40 in D 36.5 in
Early Restored Mid Century Ivory Wool Womb Chair by Saarinen for Knoll Multiples
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Detroit, MI
Note: We have a collection of vintage Eero Saarinen Womb chairs and loveseat settees undergoing
Steel, Chrome
Early Eero Saarinen Womb Sofa for Knoll, circa 1950
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Fuveau, Provence
Early and rare womb sofa designed by Eero Saarinen; First edition manufactured by Knoll, circa
Eero Saarinen Womb Settee
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Saarinen Womb Settee in it's original vintage fabric and condition sitting on satin black legs
Metal
Eero Saarinen Womb Settee Done in Knoll Fabric
By Eero Saarinen
Located in New York, NY
A rare and special Womb settee by Eero Saarinen. Limited production.
Stainless Steel, Chrome
A Womb Settee by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
A Womb Settee by Eero Saarinen for Knoll recently recovered with a brushed steel frame.
Rare Eero Saarinen Womb Settee Sofa for Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
...SOLD SEPTEMBER 2010...Iconic Saarinen Womb Chair designed for two, Saarinen's Womb Settee. The
Sold
H 35 in W 61.25 in D 36 in
c. 1975 Rare Eero Saarinen Womb Settee, Restored in The Elder Statesman Cashmere
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Rare, vintage Womb Settee designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Rebuilt and reupholstered in the
Steel, Chrome
Eero Saarinen Womb Settee for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
Womb settee sofa designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, circa 1960. Fully restored and reupholstered
Chrome
Rare Saarinen "Womb" Settee for Knoll
Located in Amarillo, TX
Rare Early "Womb" two seat settee or sofa in black wool hop-sacking upholstery. Simple, elegant
Wool, Upholstery
Rare and early "Womb" settee by Eero Saarinen
Located in New York, NY
Early Knoll manufactured settee version of the "womb" design by Saarinen. Amazingly comfortable, a
Steel
Eero Saarinen Womb Settee for Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Uncommon mate to Saarinen's well known Womb Chair. Sculpturally curved frame, supported on a
Chrome, Steel
Eero Saarinen Womb Settee Upholstered in Alexander Girard Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Highland, IN
A fantastic example of Eero Saarinen's iconic design in rare large settee or sofa size. Saarinen
Metal
Rare and Early Eero Saarinen Knoll Womb Sofa
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Rare and early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb settee circa 1950. This sculptural example has the
Iron
Knoll by Eero Saarinen Womb Dusty Pink Velvet Settee Sofa
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Rochester, England
the ground breaking womb chair at Florence Knoll's request for “a chair that was like a basket full of
Chrome
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H 35.5 in W 40 in D 34 in
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman Upholstered in Alexander Girard Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Highland, IN
matching womb settee.
Steel
Round Tulip Dining Table Designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Van Nuys, CA
including the "Grasshopper" lounge chair and ottoman in 1946 and the "Womb" settee in 1950. In 1953 he began
Metal
Mid-century Round 42" Tulip Coffee Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Located in Van Nuys, CA
, including the "Grasshopper" lounge chair and ottoman in 1946 and the "Womb" settee in 1950. In 1953 he began
Metal
5' Foot Oval Tulip Coffee Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
including the "Grasshopper" lounge chair and ottoman in 1946 and the "Womb" settee in 1950. In 1953 he began
Womb Sofa by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Dallas, TX
Early production womb sofa or settee designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1948. Saarinen saw this
Upholstery
Eero Saarinen Womb Settee
By Eero Saarinen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rarely seen companion to the womb chair and ottoman Older re-upholstery in knoll fabric.
Upholstery
Rare Womb Settee by Aero Saarinen for Knoll 1948
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Munich, DE
beautiful, very comfortable and only short time in production. very hard to find in europe !!
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H 31.25 in W 90.5 in D 32.25 in
Florence Knoll Sofa, Teal Blue Green Velvet, Knoll International, New York, 1954
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Womb Settee and Nelson's Marshmellow sofa come in right at 16." MSRP for this gorgeous teal velvet sofa
Stainless Steel
Round Tulip Coffee Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Circa 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
including the "Grasshopper" lounge chair and ottoman in 1946 and the "Womb" settee in 1950. In 1953 he began
Metal
Round Tulip Coffee Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Located in Van Nuys, CA
including the "Grasshopper" lounge chair and ottoman in 1946 and the "Womb" settee in 1950. In 1953 he began
Metal
Womb Settee Designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Recently reupholstered Womb Settee designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Very striking!
Steel
Womb Settee by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Washington, DC
Original Womb Settee chair designed by Eero Saarinen, manufactured by Knoll in original Herman
Steel
Vintage Eero Saarinen Womb Settee by Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Vintage Eero Saarinen Womb settee in great condition.
Early Vintage Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Settee Sofa
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Newly upholstered in Maharam fabric textile, this settee is a rare one to have. Only sold for a
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H 34.75 in W 60.75 in D 39 in
Vintage Saarinen for Knoll Womb Suite with Chair, Ottoman and Settee
By Eero Saarinen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fully restored Saarinen womb three-piece suite Vintage set includes lounge chair, ottoman and
Steel
Eero Saarinen Womb Settee for Knoll, circa 1960
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exceedingly rare, original Eero Saarinen Womb Settee. Expertly reupholstered in a black Knoll
Steel
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
$4,500
H 13.5 in W 11.5 in D 1 in
"Leda and the Swan", Incised and Painted Wood Panel, Art Deco, Gold and Black
By Arthur Crisp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This brilliant depiction of Leda and the Swan, a nude female figure and outstretched black swan illustrating the classic mythological story, was painted by Arthur Crisp on wood panel...
Wood, Paint
Maurice Dufrêne for La Maitrise art deco tapestry 1922
By La Maitrise, Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Paris, IDF
Maurice Dufrene designed this tapestry for the studio La Maitrise, Les Galeries Lafayette, in Paris in 1922, just as he became the director of the studio. Crafted from handspun wool,...
Wool
$3,270 / item
H 11.82 in Dm 21.66 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass Low Coffee Table in Petrol Green by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
$1,920Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 20.5 in W 18.25 in D 31.5 in
Eight Mid Century Modern Upholstered Teak Chair Set C1960
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote***Eight Mid Century Modern Upholstered Teak Chair Set C1960 Measures - 31 1/2" x 18 1/4" x 20 1/2" A set...
Upholstery, Teak
$3,695
H 14.25 in W 78 in D 33 in
A.R. Cordemeyer Cleopatra Daybed for Auping w/ House of Hackney Fabric, 1950s
By Auping, André R. Cordemeyer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by A.R. Cordemeyer for Royal Auping in the 1950s, this Cleopatra daybed exemplifies Dutch Mid-Century minimalism through its elegant proportions and material harmony. The sl...
Metal
Anden I Opaline Acrylic Table Lamp by Studio Orbeat
Located in Geneve, CH
Anden I Opaline Acrylic Table Lamp by Studio Orbeat Dimensions: W 30 x D 30 x H 12 cm Materials: opaline acrylic, bronze, bulit in dimmer switch and warm LED light. Fittings also av...
Bronze, Other
$10,000 / set
H 31.5 in W 33 in D 33 in
1958 Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Brazilian Rosewood
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, models 670 and 671, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1956. This set dates to ca. 1958. The shells on this se...
Aluminum
Cabinet 'Model 522' Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
This cabinet, model 522, designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, stands among the most expressive examples of Swedish modern design. The rectilinear mahogany case is entirely clad ...
Mahogany
$7,468
H 28.75 in W 51.97 in D 35.44 in
Stringa Sofa by Gae Aulenti, italy, 1962 - New Leather Upholstery
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brussels, BE
Stringa Sofa by Gae Aulenti, italy, 1962 - New Leather Upholstery
Metal
$26,500
H 40.95 in W 55.12 in D 16.93 in
Rare Stilnovo Large Chandelier in Brass with Mint Green and Pastel Yellow Shades
By Stilnovo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Stilnovo, chandelier, brass, coated aluminum, Italy, 1950s This refined chandelier by Stilnovo perfectly exemplifies Italian Mid-Century Design from the 1950s. Each shade is crafte...
Aluminum, Brass
Vintage Swedish Flat Woven by Kerstin Persson
By Kerstin Persson
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat Woven by Kerstin Persson Size: 6'7" × 9'3" (200 × 281 cm) A masterclass in mid-century Scandinavian textile design, this vintage flat-weave rug by Kerstin Persso...
Wool
$13,632 / set
H 37.41 in W 33.47 in D 25.2 in
Pair Of Sculptural Lounge Chairs In Mohair And Rosewood, Italy 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Incredible pair of Midcentury modern sculptural lounge chairs in caramel mohair and solid hardwood, 1950s. These one of a kind lounge chairs showcase immaculate craftsmanship, with ...
Mohair, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic long-frame sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall, featuring his signature gently arcing silhouette and tapered walnut legs. Fully reupholstered in Maharam's premium "Meld" wool ...
Fabric, Walnut
$18,047
H 29 in W 33 in
Sunlight through the trees - Post Impressionist Landscape Oil by Paul Madeline
By Paul Madeline
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed oil on canvas riverscape by French post impressionist painter Paul Madeline. This beautiful work depicts a view of a meandering river. There are two trees on the bank to the r...
Canvas, Oil
$32,317 / item
H 25.99 in W 94.49 in D 38.19 in
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Three-Seater Sofa by Cassina, Upholstered, Italy
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Three Seater Sofa Manufactured by Cassina SCULPTURAL ELEGANCE Geometric austerity encounters enveloping padding in this sofa designed by maestro Carlo Scarpa ...
Metal
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.