$26,285
H 23.23 in W 31.11 in D 32.68 in
Limande Lounge Chairs by Kwok Hoi Chan Ed. Steiner Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair
By Kwok Hoi Chan
Located in Padova, IT
Lemon Sole lounge chairs by chinese designer Kwok Hoï Chan, created in 1969 and produced by Steiner
Stainless Steel
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H 25.2 in W 32.68 in D 31.89 in
Pair of Kwok Hoï Chan ‘Lemon Sole’ lounge chairs for Steiner, 1969
By Steiner, Kwok Hoi Chan
Located in Sittard, LI
The Lemon Sole chairs, designed by Kwok Hoi Chan in 1969 and produced by Steiner, showcase a unique
Chrome
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H 25.99 in W 32.68 in D 25.2 in
Splendid Pair of Kwok Hoi Chan 'Lemon Sole' Lounge Chairs for Steiner
By Steiner, Kwok Hoi Chan
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid pair of Kwok Hoi Chan 'Lemon Sole' lounge chairs for Steiner.
Chrome
Kwok Hoi Chan Lemon sole chairs Steiner France 1971
By Steiner, Kwok Hoi Chan
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare set of so called 'Lemon sole' chairs designed by Kwok Hoi Chan and manufactured by Steiner in
Chrome
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H 25.6 in W 32.68 in D 28.75 in
Kwok Hoi Chan ‘Lemon Sole’ Chairs for Steiner, France 1969, Set of 2
By Kwok Hoi Chan, Steiner
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Iconic pair of ‘Lemon Sole’ chairs by Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner, France 1969. Highly sought after
Chrome
Kwok Hoi Chan Limande for Steiner, 1970s
By Kwok Hoi Chan
Located in Padova, IT
chair and the most famous Lemon Sole "Limande" lounge chair produced by Steiner in France.
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 23.23 in W 32.68 in D 31.11 in
Green Mohair Lemon Sole Lounge Chairs by Kwok Hoi Chan. Ed. Steiner
By Kwok Hoi Chan
Located in CLERMONT-FERRAND, FR
The Limandes lounge chairs by Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner are an exceptional example of modern design and high-quality manufacturing. From the moment you lay eyes on them, it's clear t...
Metal
A pair of Lemon Sole chairs by Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner
By Kwok Hoi Chan
Located in Sundridge, GB
This rare and cool pair of low chairs in black leather and chrome are in superb condition.
Sold
H 21.26 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
Iconic Futurist Limande Armchair by Kwok Hoï Chan for Steiner, 1968, France
By Kwok Hoi Chan
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
flagship models, the chair Zen. From the look of this chair came its name from Limande. Called "Lemon Sole
Chrome
$4,360 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
$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 Jindřich Halabala, Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek
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
$10,075 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Veronese Murano Glass Mirror
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Milan, IT
An array of leaves and frond details in antique-finished crystal embellish the sinuous frame of this sublime, one-off mirror handcrafted by Venetian master glassmakers. The three-dim...
Murano Glass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...
Canvas, Velvet, Walnut
Anna Karlin Lantern Stack
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural forms are stacked along a hand-finished tube running from floor to ceiling, with a central light source providing a soft, organic glow which accentuates the inherent textu...
Steel
$5,970
H 26.78 in W 25.2 in D 29.14 in
Sculptural lounge ' Etcetera ' chair By Jan Ekselius Sweden 1970S
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Swedish designer Jan Ekselius studied at the art academy in Stockholm and later at the Royal College of Art in London. He made his international breakthrough in the early 1970s with ...
Fabric
$30,825
H 24.02 in W 118.12 in D 116.15 in
Ennio Chiggio Envorin one sofa by Nikol International Italy 1970
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The Environ One Sofa, designed by renowned Italian designer Ennio Chiggio and manufactured by Nikol International in 1970, stands as a rare and remarkable example of Mid-Century Mode...
Velvet
Wooden armchairs by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb pair of armchairs in beech wood upholstered with a bouclette fabric. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023
Fabric, Beech
Jacques Adnet, Mahogany Semicircular Desk, France, circa 1936
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
A grand mid-1930s desk as marvelous for its utility as its striking beauty. Not only do the elegant U-shape and large, receding supports complement the desk's rich mahogany finish, t...
Mahogany
Umran Sink
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the Umran Sink—a signature piece from our inaugural stone collection, meticulously crafted in Afyon, Türkiye, a region renowned for its ancient stonework. Named in honor ...
Travertine, Marble
$6,284 / item
H 25.6 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Pemba Swivel Beige Angular Armchair with bronzed wooden base and tibet lamb fur
By Lorenza Bozzoli, Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
This soft and cozy cocoon armchair is not just a piece of furniture; it's an experience, designed to embrace your body and envelop you in a sensation of unparalleled softness. Pemba...
Fur, Lambskin, Wood
$5,800 / item
H 29.14 in W 35.44 in D 29.93 in
Ripple Armchair with Sculptural Wood Base-Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Ripple Armchair draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat f...
Upholstery, Wood
$35,820 / set
H 28.35 in W 24.41 in D 45.28 in
Space Age Pair of Lucite Leather Slipper Chairs by Marzio Cecchi, Italy, 1970s
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Very rare Mid-Century Modern space age slipper chairs or armchairs in clear lucite and brass by the italian designer Marzio Cecchi. Model from the balestra series. Fully upholstered ...
Brass
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Zebra
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Please allow 10-12 weeks for re-upholstery and restoration of a vintage Womb Chair and Ott...
Zebra Hide
$19,000 / item
H 27 in W 120 in D 48 in
Linea Sofa, COM upholstery with walnut detail, by Estudio Persona
By Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Linea Sofa is defined by the gentle flow of its upholstered curves, balanced by solid wood details. Staying true to the studio's design philosophy, it plays with the tension betw...
Fabric, Mohair, Walnut
Kwok Hoi Chan was an emblematic figure of international design who emigrated from Hong Kong to England and France. In France, he paired up with the Parisian manufacturer Steiner. Even though Chan was deeply invested in European and international design, he has always stayed loyal to his Chinese origins. His furniture resembles an imaginary alphabet borrowed from Chinese calligraphy. His trademark is a suspended tubular frame which is combined with an organic shaped seating.
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.