$597
H 30.32 in W 17.33 in D 15.75 in
1 of 2 Yngve Ekström Kontiki Chair for Hugo Troeds, Swedish 1960s Vintage
Located in Hannover, DE
Vintage Dining Chair by Yngve Ekström for Hugo Troeds, Sweden Model: Kontiki Designed in the 1960s
Fabric, Teak
$10,000 / set
H 29 in W 36 in D 35 in
Pair Mid Century Arne Norell Swedish Black Leather Sling Safari Kontiki chairs
By Arne Norell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Vintage Arne Norell Kontiki sling Safari low lounge chairs Swedish Design. Designer and
Brass
Set of 4 Kontiki Teak Chairs by Yngve Ekström for Troeds
By Hugo Troeds
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Set of 4 Kontiki chairs designed by Yngve Ekström för Hugo Troeds. Massive teak. New upholstery.
Teak
'Kontiki' Easy Chair by Arne Norell, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Kontiki chair by Arne Norell. Produced by Möbel AB Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s. Very good
Leather, Beech
Pair of Arne Norell Kontiki Lounge Chairs
By Arne Norell
Located in Austin, TX
Handsome pair of Arne Norell's Kontiki lounge chairs, 1960s, Sweden. Designed in leather, over wood
2x ARNE NORELL lounge chair KONTIKI Schweden 1960er
By Arne Norell
Located in Aachen, DE
Ein Paar bequemer Loungesessel "KONTIKI" aus Leder, entworfen von Arne Norell, hergestellt von
Leather, Harewood
Sold
H 27.56 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Arne Norell Easy Chairs, Model Kontiki by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of Arne Norell easy chairs model Kontiki. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Brass
Sold
H 29.14 in W 37.01 in D 35.44 in
Arne Norell Easy Chair Model Kontiki by Arne Norell Ab in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy chair sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Brass
Sold
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 18.51 in
'Kontiki' Teak Dining Chairs by Yngve Ekström for Troeds, Set of 4
By Hugo Troeds, Yngve Ekström
Located in Karis, Nyland
Set of 4 'Kontiki' dining chairs, designed by Yngve Ekström for Troeds. Teak frame, black
Faux Leather, Teak
Sold
H 30.25 in W 19 in D 19 in
Set of Six (6) Restored "Kontiki" Dining Chairs by Yngve Ekstrom for Troeds, 70s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Deland, FL
Moller. The Kontiki side chair proved to be one of Ekstrom's most beloved designs not only for Troeds but
Teak
Arne Norell Kontiki Easy Chair with Ottoman
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Arne Norell "Kontiki" Easy Chair with ottoman, designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB
Leather
Arne Norell Easy Chairs, Model Kontiki + Inca
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sold singly or as a pair. Great patina and nice vintage leather. A matching "Kontiki" sofa is
Pair of "Kontiki" Easy Chairs by Arne Norell, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Kontiki by Arne Norell. Produced by Möbel AB Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s. Very good
Leather, Beech
Set of Six Swedish Teak Dining Chairs by Yngve Ekstrom
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of six Scandinavian modern teak dining chairs, model "Kontiki" designed by Yngve Ekstrom for
Teak, Upholstery
Sold
H 15.75 in W 30.32 in D 18.51 in
1970s Leather Footstool Designed by Arne Norell Manufactured by Norell Ab Sweden
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in London, GB
leather seat. These stools work with both Inca and Kontiki model chairs or as a stand alone stool. In
Leather, Beech, Teak
Pair of Kontiki Lounge Chairs by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in New York, NY
Pair of wood and leather Kontiki Chairs by Arne Norell for his namesake company in Sweden. Arne
Brass
Arne Norell: "Kontiki" Easy Chair - Pair
By Arne Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Description: Pair of Arne Norell "Kontiki" Easy Chair. Produced in Aneby, Sweden Circa 1960s
Leather, Wood
Arne Norell Kontiki Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1960
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Comfortable leather lounge chair and ottoman designed by Arne Norell, manufactured by Norell AB
Beech, Leather
Arne Norell Lounge Chair, Model Kontiki, circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Arne Norell lounge chair, model Kontiki, circa 1970. Original green leather upholstery with light
Leather
Danish Modern Arne Norrel "Kontiki" Safari Chair & Ottoman
By Arne Norell
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a Kontiki safari chair and ottoman by Arne Norrel, Denmark, circa 1960s
Leather, Rosewood, Teak
Pair of 'Kontiki' Leather Lounge Chairs by Arne Norell, 1970s, Signed
By Arne Norell, Scanform
Located in Los Angeles, CA
comfortable chairs don't last long on the open market. These Kontiki leather arm chairs by Arne Norell for
Brass
'Kontiki' Leather Safari Lounge Armchair by Arne Norell, 1970s, Signed
By Arne Norell, Scanform
Located in Los Angeles, CA
last long on the open market. This Kontiki leather arm chair by Arne Norell for Scanform Columbia
Brass
Arne Norell Kontiki Leather Sofa
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
. Matching Kontiki Easy Chair is also available, see dealer storefront.
Leather
Arne Norell "Kontiki" Leather Safari Chair
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, Sweden
Arne Norell's Kontiki lounge chair, 1960s, Sweden. Made in leather, over wood frame with brass
Brass
Arne Norell Kontiki Lounge Chair and Ottoman, circa 1950
By Arne Norell
Located in Wilnis, UT
Lounge chair and ottoman, model Kontiki, designed by Arne Norell (Sweden) around 1950
Teak, Leather
Teakwood Chair "Kontiki", Yngve Ekström for Troeds, Sweden
By Yngve Ekström, Hugo Troeds
Located in Waedenswil, CH
The 4 chairs convince by their classic, form-strong design, their high quality materials and their
Faux Leather, Teak
Pair of Leather and Teak "Kontiki" Lounge Chairs by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Pair of leather safari chairs by Arne Norell. They are both in great vintage condition. Leather
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 29.14 in W 34.26 in D 32.68 in
Leather lounge chair model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell for Norell AB Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Leather lounge chair model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell for Norell AB Sweden.
Leather, Beech
Arne Norell Beechwood and Leather Chairs
By Arne Norell
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of "Kontiki" lounge chairs designed by Arne Norell for Arne Norell AB, Aneby Sweden
Brass
Arne Norell "Kontiki" Leather and Rosewood Chairs and Ottoman
By Arne Norell
Located in Loves Park, IL
A pair of "Kontiki" lounge chairs and ottoman designed by Arne Norell for Arne Norell AB. Rosewood
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 33.08 in W 27.96 in D 33.47 in
Fantastic 1960s Arne Norell Leather Lounge Chair Mod. Kontiki Beechwood
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful vintage and authentic Arne Norell leather lounge chair, made by Aneby Mobler in Sweden
Brass
$5,800 / set
H 28.35 in W 26.78 in D 25.99 in
Arne Norell, Pair of "Sirocco" Safari Chairs in Ash & Green Leather, 1960s
By Aneby Mobler, Arne Norell
Located in Odense, DK
Presenting a beautiful pair of “Sirocco” armchairs designed by Arne Norell and produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, during the 1960s. Crafted with stained ash wood frames and...
Leather, Ash
$1,911 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$10,753 / set
H 25.6 in W 42.52 in D 39.38 in
Mario Marenco first edition pair of leather lounge chairs, Arflex, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
The first edition pair of Marenco leather lounge chairs by Arflex, originating from the 1970s, epitomize the ingenuity of Mario Marenco's design. Debuting in 1970, these lounge chai...
Leather
$9,179 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Alabaster, Brass
Sectional Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin for L'Atelier
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in San Francisco, CA
Amazing nine-piece sectional sofa by Jorge Zalszupin for L'Atelier. Seven of the pieces are similar shaped, much like slipper chairs on their own and two are triangularly-shaped, ser...
Leather, Rosewood
$17,324
H 29.53 in W 149.61 in D 37.41 in
De Sede DS-19 black leather 4-seater 'Pagoda' Sectional Sofa, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in amstelveen, NL
De Sede DS1-19, Pagoda, De Sede Switserland, 1970s Rare De Sede Pagoda four-seater sofa in newly upholstered black leather. The design is characterized by pointy edges that are noti...
Leather
$13,506 / set
H 31.89 in W 31.5 in D 33.86 in
Original Marco Zanuso Lady Chairs, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A pair of original, authentic Marco Zanuso lady chairs, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, golden brown coloured 100% mohair fabric. Fast shipping wo...
Brass
$5,257Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.6 in W 35.44 in D 30.71 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Lounge Chair in Leather
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, ES
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' lounge chair, leather, wood, Italy, 1960 ___________________________________________________________ Beautiful architectural Tobia Scarp...
Leather, Wood
$4,200
H 28.35 in W 35.71 in D 31.5 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Lounge Chair in Ash and Leather
By Simon Gavina Editions, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 'Bastiano' lounge chair, leather, ash, Italy, 1961 Designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina’s experimental design lab in 1960, the Bastiano series re...
Leather, Ash
$15,420
H 15 in W 75 in D 31 in
Woven Rush Daybed in Walnut with Leather Pillow and Cushion by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
The Woven Rush Day Bed, designed by Judy Smilow in 2014, is a modern addition to Mel Smilow's Woven Rush Collection. Solid walnut daybed with handwoven rush seat and leather cushio...
Rush, Walnut
$68,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32.5 in W 45.25 in D 35 in
Oscar Niemeyer Rosewood 'ON' Lounge Chairs for Hotel SESC Rio de Janeiro, c 1980
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptionally rare and historically important pair of 'ON' lounge chairs designed by Oscar Niemeyer for the Hotel SESC in Rio de Janeiro. This set comprises the pair of sculptural...
Leather, Rosewood
$6,571
H 37.41 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Percival Lafer MP‑41 Lounge Chair in wood and leather, Brazil, 1970s
By Percival Lafer, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Argelato, BO
1.708 / 5.000 The MP-41 armchair, designed by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer in the 1960s, is an icon of Brazilian modernism, known for its bold, innovative, and comfortable desi...
Leather, Wood
Jorge Zalszupin, Lounge Chairs, Leatherette, Fabric, Brazil, 1969
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of red leatherette and pink fabric "Cubo" lounge chairs designed by Jorge Zalszupin and produced by L'Atelier, Brazil, c. 1969. Several tears of various sizes in leather on ...
Fabric, Faux Leather
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 27 in W 36 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, 1970
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1970 Percival Lafer lounge chairs Produced by Lafer S.A. in a beautiful honey suede upholstery with rosewood bases. - These are in good vintage condition with a beautiful ...
Leather, Suede, Rosewood
$16,700
H 31.11 in W 102.37 in D 31.5 in
Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa in Walnut and Pastel Pink Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Platform' sofa with two drawers, fabric, walnut, United States, 1960s Adrian Pearsall is known for his rather unique sofa designs. The present model is no exceptio...
Fabric, Walnut
$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
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.