La-z-boy Rocking Armchair by Pizzetti Roma, Walnut, White Leather, Italy, 1960s
By Mobili Pizzetti, La-Z-Boy 1, Pizzetti Design
Located in Rome, IT
A Pizzetti original, Classic La-z-boy reclining rocking chair, made of walnut and white leather, Italy circa 1960s.
Metal
Vintage Vinyl Recliner with Ottoman in Red by La-Z-Boy
By La-Z-Boy 1
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1940s; La-Z-Boy Chair Company - Monroe, MI Bold, low-slung recliner and ottoman set upholstered in richly mottled red vinyl, carrying the unmistakable silhouette of classic La-Z-...
Brass
Leather Recliner by La-Z-Boy Lounge Chair
By La-Z-Boy 1
Located in Fulton, CA
A leather reclining lounge chair by LA-Z-BOY. Amazing original condition with very minor wear, a few scuffs at back side.
Leather
Sold
H 39 in W 29 in D 37 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Classic Lazy Boy Rocker Recliner Walnut Leather 1960s
By La-Z-Boy 1
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an original, classic La-z-boy reclining rocking chair, made of walnut and black leather, circa the 1960s.
Leather, Walnut
Vintage La-Z-Boy Rose Velour Recliner
By La-Z-Boy 1
Located in Chattanooga, TN
We have two of these vintage La-Z-Boy recliners restored in new mauve microfiber fabric.
Velvet
La-Z-Boy Chesterfield Leather Armchair Recliner Green
By La-Z-Boy 1
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you an La-Z-Boy Chesterfield leather armchair recliner green. ...
Leather
La-Z-Boy Chesterfield Leather Armchair Set Green Recliner
By La-Z-Boy 1
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you an La-Z-Boy Chesterfield leather armchair set green recliner.
Leather
Sold
H 39 in W 29 in D 37 in
1960's Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lazy Boy Rocker and Recliner Walnut & Leather
By La-Z-Boy 1
Located in Spring Valley, CA
Stunning original classic leather mid century Recliner with walnut trim from La-z-boy. This beautiful piece is both timeless in design and modern in appeal.
Leather, Wood
$19,976
H 31.89 in W 41.34 in D 35.83 in
Jangada Armchair by Jean Gillon, Noble Wood and Leather, Brazil, 1968
By Jean Gillon
Located in Lisboa, PT
Jangada armchair and ottoman designed by Jean Gillon in 1968 and produced by Italma WoodArt, a reclining lounge chair with a solid noble wood frame, a woven cord suspension and loose...
Leather, Wood
$7,419
H 38.59 in W 34.26 in D 39.38 in
Italian Modern Armchair Sanluca by Pier Giacomo Achille Castiglioni Gavina, 1960
By Gavina, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchair mod. Sanluca by Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni for Gavina, 1960s Elegant armchair mod. Sanluca in white leather. Squared padded seat. The i...
Leather, Wood
Edward Wormley Swivel Lounge Chair Set, Red Upholstered, Mid-Century
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century tapered high back lounge armchair and matching wedge-form footstool, upholstered in a bright red textured fabric with button tufting on the headrest and back cus...
Metal, Brass
Elegant Art Deco Lounge Chair in Red Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, beech, fabric, metal nails, Europe, 1930s A striking lounge chair from the 1930s, characterized by its bold yet elegant silhouette and refined detailing. The softly ro...
Metal
Art Deco Grand Lounge Chair in Red Velvet and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, walnut, fabric, Europe, 1930s This lounge chair combines generous upholstery with beautifully detailed walnut. The broad, rounded arms and tall back give it a comforta...
Velvet, Walnut
$7,000 / set
H 31.5 in W 39 in D 37 in
Rare 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs in Walnut and White Leather Set
By Jean Gillon, Sergio Rodrigues, Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
A highly unique and superb pair of Italian 1970's lounge chairs. Hand-crafted with a nod toward the Brazilian iconic designers of the period, Jean Gillon and Sergio Rodrigues. The ro...
Leather, Walnut
Percival Lafer Brazilian Rosewood & Leather Lounge Chair, Circa 1960s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern lounge chair by Percival Lafer, crafted in Brazil from richly figured Brazilian rosewood and upholstered in supple cognac-colored leather. The chair fe...
Leather, Rosewood
$5,400
H 29.5 in W 32.75 in D 32.25 in
1970s Copa Lounge Chair by Jean Gillon for Italma in Solid Imbuia
By Jean Gillon
Located in Victoria, BC
Designed by renowned architect and designer Jean Gillon and produced by Italma during the 1970s, the Copa Lounge Chair is one of the defining expressions of Brazilian Modern design. ...
Leather, Imbuia
$4,200
H 29.5 in W 30 in D 31.5 in
Danish 1930s Art Deco Lounge Chair in Red Mohair with Carved Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Curvy and eye-catching Danish club chair from the 1930s or 1940s. Set on mahogany bun feet typical of the Art Deco period and with a low backrest with small wings giving it a very co...
Mohair, Mahogany
Wing Back Lounge Chair in Red Upholstery, Praque 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Wing Back Lounge chair in red Upholstery, Praque 1950s Large midcentury wingback armchair in red upholstery, Czech republic 1950s. This armchair would be an eye-catching addition ...
Fabric, Wood
$45,000
H 38.6 in W 30.3 in D 32 in
Brazilian Modern "Paulistana" Armchair with Ottoman by Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1959 by Jorge Zalszupin and produced by his firm L’Atelier, the Paulistana lounge chair and ottoman stand among the most emblematic works of Brazilian modernism. Conceive...
Metal
$3,630 / set
H 38.59 in W 29.14 in D 33.27 in
Siesta Lounge Chair attributed to Ingmar Relling for Westnofa with Ottoman
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Rødekro, DK
Designed by Norwegian designer Ingmar Relling in 1965 for Westnofa, the iconic Siesta lounge chair is a celebrated example of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design. Combining an ele...
Leather, Bentwood, Plywood
$1,421Sale Price|25% Off
H 34 in W 32 in D 38 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Coach For Baker Furn. Red Tanned Leather Club Chair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century modern red leather club chair created by Baker Furniture for Coach. This was a limited collaboration from 1999 to 2002. The collaboration was intended to highli...
Stainless Steel
$2,511
H 37.41 in W 29.14 in D 35.44 in
Italian Mid-Century White Fabric and Wooden Armchair by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century White fabric and wooden armchair by Paolo Buffa, 1950s Armchair with wooden structure. The seat is made up of a padded cushion in white fabric, supported by a me...
Fabric, Wood
'Albenga' Armchair by Gustavo Pulitzer Finali for Arflex, 1955
By Gustavo Pulitzer Finali
Located in Brussels, BE
'Albenga' Armchair by Gustavo Pulitzer Finali for Arflex, 1955
Metal
Vintage Tufted Leather Lounge Chair in Candy Apple Red
Located in Dekalb, IL
Striking lounge chair in bold red leather upholstery, featuring a tufted back cushion with deep buttoning and a wide, relaxed seat. The rolled arms and brass nailhead trim provide tr...
Leather
$1,500Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 37 in W 30 in D 38 in
Pair of 1980's Reclining Swivel White Leather Lounge Chairs
By Barcalounger
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE Upgrade to First Class at home (or at sea) with this pair of white kid glove faux-leather reclining swivel lounge chairs on round chrome banded pedestal bases by The B...
Chrome
$4,098Sale Price|20% Off
H 42.13 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
Fully Restored Vintage Chesterfield Porters Wingback Armchair Brown Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage Porters barrel back armchair in whisky brown leather This chair a real tour de force, is has absolutely everything going ...
Leather
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
Velvet, Walnut
$7,610Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34.65 in W 35.83 in D 37.41 in
Antique Pair of Thomas Chippendale Style Chesterfield Brown Leather Armchairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of fully restored, Thomas Chippendale style, Victorian hand dyed brown leather Chesterfield buttoned club armchairs with Claw & Ba...
Leather
Pair of Custom Made Walnut & Sheepskin Esko Ottomans
Located in London, England
Pair of custom made Esko Ottomans from Dagmar Design. This classic yet contemporary design was first produced in Denmark in the 1960s by cabinetmaker Soren Nielsen. This new edition...
Oak
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
H 56 in W 34.25 in D 12.25 in
Antique Globe Wernicke Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase Signed C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Globe Wernicke Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase C1920 Measures - 56"H x 34.25"W x 12.25"D; b...
Oak
$2,500
H 38 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Roll Top Desk, Dresser or Cabinet in Teak
By Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine looking roll top Scandinavian desk made in the 1970s. It features beautiful teak wood and plenty of storage space. In the style of: Finn Juhl or Arne Vodder.
Teak
$4,316Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.32 in W 32.09 in D 30.71 in
Antique Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Library Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, circa 1900 fully restored Chesterfield tufted library armchair A very rare find, I never come across original library ...
Leather
$12,727 / set
H 85.63 in W 46.07 in D 19.3 in
Rare 19th Century Italian Walnut Pair of Antique Bookcases or Vitrines RESTORED
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We are thrilled to present this fantastic pair of antique Italian bookcases dating to the final decades of the 19th century. A stunning pair of bookcases with a timeless antique char...
Walnut
$835Sale Price|53% Off
H 36 in W 73 in D 24 in
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa, Ebonized Wood, Early 20th Century
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Trenton, NJ
nfuse your home with timeless sophistication with this Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa. Its ebonized wood frame features exquisite carvings that highlight the skill and craftsmanship...
Upholstery, Wood
Bronze Lion Door Knocker with Tail and Paw Behind
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic English cast bronze lion door knocker featuring a boldly sculpted lion face with tail and paws elegantly positioned behind. Scaled on the smaller side, it serves as a ref...
Bronze
Mid-Century Scandinavian Style Walnut Reclining Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Relax in timeless Mid-Century Modern style with this beautifully crafted walnut reclining lounge chair and matching ottoman. Featuring sculptural solid walnut arms and a clean, archi...
Wood
$1,999 / set
H 36 in W 30 in D 30 in
Ekornes Stressless Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Brown Leather
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ekornes Stressless reclining lounge chair and ottoman from the 1970s. Elegant mid century Scandinavian design with tubular bent chrome frame and brown tufted leather cushion. Lounge ...
Chrome
$8,189
H 20.08 in W 23.23 in
portrait of 2 dogs, Grand Griffon Vendéen Hunting Dogs by Jules Chardigny
By Jules Chardigny
Located in York, GB
A fine oil painting on canvas depicting a Portrait of what i believe to be 2 Grand Griffon Vendéen Hunting Dogs. pairs of Grand Griffon Vendéen hunting dogs, as well as single portr...
Oil
$2,283Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.93 in W 25.99 in D 7.88 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare handmade solitary teak wall unit with two shelves designed by acclaimed Danish designer Poul Cadovius in the 1960s. Solid smoothly rounded wooden brackets on which two shelves a...
Wood, Teak
Pair Mahogany Open Front Bookcase - Regency Sheraton Bookcase
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are looking at a pair of English Sheraton style openfront bookcases hand crafted from the finest mahogany. This lovely pair are the perfect mix of decorative beauty and practical...
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.