$2,388Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
1940s, Model “Laila” Lounge Chair by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland
By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
An elegant and sculptural Finnish lounge chair from the 1940s, model “Laila”, designed by Ilmari
Velvet, Beech
$8,133
H 31.5 in W 32.29 in D 33.47 in
Laila Armchair by Ilmari Lappalainen, Beige Sheepskin, Finland, 1948
By Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Paris, FR
Laila armchair by Illari Lappalainen, designed in 1948. Manufactured by Asko in Finland
Leather, Sheepskin, Wood
$15,000 / set
H 34.45 in W 32.68 in D 34.65 in
“Laila” Armchairs by Ilmari Lappalainen 'Attr.' for Asko, Finland, 1950s
By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Laila” model by the Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen originates from 1948, with the
Sheepskin, Wood
$8,200 / set
H 33.25 in W 31.75 in D 31 in
Ilmari Lappalainen, Lounge Chairs, Beech, Green Fabric, Finland, 1950s
By Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko
Located in Stamford, CT
Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko, Finnish Mid-Century Modern, "Laila" Lounge Chairs, Beech, Green Fabric
Fabric, Beech
Unavailable
H 30.32 in W 30.71 in D 33.08 in
Pair of Laila Lounge Chairs by Ilmari Lappalainen for ASKO, Finland 1950
By Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko
Located in Basel, BS
The “Laila” armchair series, designed by Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen in 1948, is highly
Fabric, Beech
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H 31.5 in W 31.89 in D 34.26 in
Ilmari Lappalainen, Pair of 1940s "Laila" Lounge Chairs for Asko Oy, Finland
By Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
The Ilmari Lappalainen Chair Laila is a true masterpiece in the world of furniture design. From its
Upholstery
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H 35.44 in W 30.71 in D 34.65 in
Pair Of Ilmari Lappalainen Laila Arm Chairs Model 238 in Sheepskin, Asko 1940s
By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Helsinki, FI
Laila chairs we come across and the "ears" seem a bit more curvy. For example we have another pair that
Birch, Sheepskin
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H 31.5 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
Reupholstered 'Laila' Armchair by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland, 1950s
By Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko
Located in Karis, Nyland
An elegant armchair model 'Laila' designed by Ilmari Lappalainen and manufactured by Asko Oy in
Fabric, Wood
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H 31 in W 32 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Modern Lounge / Armchairs by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Sheepskin
By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern 'Laila' lounge chairs in Sheepskin by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland
Sheepskin, Wood
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H 34.45 in W 32.68 in D 34.65 in
“Laila” Armchairs by Ilmari Lappalainen (attr.) for Asko, Finland 1950s
By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Laila” model by the Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen originates from 1948, with the
Sheepskin, Wood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 31.5 in D 34.65 in
'Laila' Armchair in Sheepskin by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland, 1950s
By Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Sheepskin
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H 30.5 in W 31 in D 31 in
Ilmari Lappalainen, Finnish Mid-Century Modern, Lounge Chairs, Floral Fabric
By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Stamford, CT
Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Laila Lounge Chairs, Floral Fabric, Beechwood
Fabric, Beech
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H 30.12 in W 30.91 in D 33.08 in
Pair of “Laila” Armchairs by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland, 1948
By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Utrecht, NL
included Ilmari Lappalainen’s Laila series. The chairs have the manufacturer’s plaque. Condition: In
Fabric, Wood
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H 31 in W 61 in D 31 in
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sheepskin Sofa / Settee / Loveseat by Asko, Finland
By Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern 'Laila' Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland
Sheepskin, Wood
$5,950
H 29 in W 39 in D 76 in
Premium Rosso Levanto Marble Table With Tapered Solid Base, Customizable Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
ROSSO LEVANTO MARBLE DINING TABLE Type of Marble: Rosso Levanto Dimensions: 72" x 36" (Custom sizes available) Leg Model: Rosso Levanto (Custom leg models available) Customization:...
Travertine, Marble
The Charles Dudouyt Coffee Table
Located in Banbury, GB
A fine carved and turned oak small circular table in the manner of Charles Dudouyt. The incised oak top on spinal corkscrew design column on triple ball feet. Polished lightly aged o...
Oak
$2,705
H 42.52 in W 34.26 in D 35.44 in
STUNNINGLY RESTORED WiLLIAM MORRIS STRAWBERRY THIEF FABRIC WINGBACK ARMCHAIR
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian Style William Morris Wingback armchair newly upholstered in William M...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$12,351Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
$3,290 / item
H 35 in W 86 in D 40 in
Modern English Sofa in a Caramel Mustard Faux Velvet Mohair with Down Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing Our Modern English Sofa in beautiful rich Caramel Mustard tone. This piece is designed to be the centerpiece of your living space, combining contemporary elegance with cl...
Cotton, Velvet, Oak, Down
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
Svante Skogh, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By Svante Skogh
Located in High Point, NC
A green floral-printed fabric and wood sofa, model "Chile" designed by Svante Skogh and produced by Klings, Sweden, c. 1950s. Vintage fabric in fair condition. Minor scuffing on fe...
Fabric, Wood
Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue velvet and stained wood lounge chair likely designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Reupholstery recommended. A 1” long tear in fabric of right arm. Light staining to fab...
Velvet, Wood
Mogens Koch Wingback Chair
Located in Bantam, CT
Rare Wingback Lounge Chair designed by Danish architect Mogens Koch. Upholstered in linen with leather piping. Designer – Mogens Koch Materials – Oak, linen, leather Origin – Denmar...
Leather, Linen, Oak
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$1,755 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
$3,750
H 80 in W 2 in D 51.5 in
Monumental Antique Victorian Art Nouveau Leaded Stained Glass Window French Door
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare and exceptional reclaimed large two part leaded stained glass French Door / Window. Features a large rectangular frame with two 2-part hinged doors with separate operating win...
Stained Glass, Hardwood
$42,000 / set
H 30.52 in W 41.74 in D 33.08 in
René Drouet Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Corduroy and Walnut
By René Drouet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Drouet, pair of lounge chairs, corduroy velvet, walnut, France, 1930s Designed by French decorator René Drouet, these club chairs are a quintessential example of French Art Dec...
Velvet, Walnut
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.