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Giovanni Offredi White Leather and Steel "Lens" Chairs for Saporiti, Italy, 1968
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous midcentury lounge chair with tubular steel frames and white leather seat. The "Lens
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

1 of 5 Vintage Mid-Century 'Lens' Chairs by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italy
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Zagreb, HR
Five Mid-Century Modern chairs with chrome-plated steel frame and iridescent greige/sage velvet
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of "Lens" Chairs by G. Offredi Blue Velvet and Chrome, Saporiti Italy 1968
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous midcentury armchairs with tubular steel structure and seats. "Lens" model was designed
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Pair of "Lens" Chairs by G. Offredi Plum Velvet and Chrome, Saporiti Italy 1968
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous midcentury pair of armchairs with tubular steel structure and plum fabric seats. "Lens
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia Lens Dining Chairs, Set of 3
By Fratelli Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Marvelous 1970s Mid-Century Modern set of 3 lens dining chairs, designed by Giovanni Offredi for
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Deer Chair
By Autoban
Located in Kemankeş, 34
paring away of everything superfluous through an Autoban lens. Deer chair was developed at a time when
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood, Ash, Oak, Walnut, Paint

Deer Chair
Deer Chair
H 32.68 in W 20.48 in D 25.6 in
Deer Chair Armless
By Autoban
Located in Kemankeş, 34
paring away of everything superfluous through an Autoban lens. Deer chair was developed at a time when
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood, Ash, Oak, Walnut, Paint

Deer Chair Armless
Deer Chair Armless
H 32.68 in W 20.48 in D 25.6 in
Cadeira Chair by Macheia
Located in Geneve, CH
Cadeira Chair by Macheia Handmade In Portugal. Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 88 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other, Iron

Cadeira Chair by Macheia
Cadeira Chair by Macheia
H 34.65 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Ngumu Janka Warnti Chair, Black, by Trent Jansen & Johnny Nargoodah
By Trent Jansen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. This body of work was designed by Trent and Johnny and both designers have their own lens through which
Category

2010s Australian Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ngumu Janka Warnti Chair, Brown, by Trent Jansen & Johnny Nargoodah
By Trent Jansen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. This body of work was designed by Trent and Johnny and both designers have their own lens through which
Category

2010s Australian Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cabaret II: Artistic Lounge Chair
By Elvira Martinez Manso - HERBEH WOOD
Located in Guaynabo, US
chair; it is a testament to the spirited, passionate essence of the Caribbean, refined through the lens
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Puerto Rican Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Cabaret II: Artistic Lounge Chair
Cabaret II: Artistic Lounge Chair
H 30 in W 26.5 in D 28.25 in
Ngumu Janka Warnti High Back Chair, Brown, by Trent Jansen & Johnny Nargoodah
By Trent Jansen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. This body of work was designed by Trent and Johnny and both designers have their own lens through which
Category

2010s Australian Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ngumu Janka Warnti High Back Chair, Black, by Trent Jansen & Johnny Nargoodah
By Trent Jansen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. This body of work was designed by Trent and Johnny and both designers have their own lens through which
Category

2010s Australian Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ngumu Janka Warnti Low Chair with Medium Back by Trent Jansen & Johnny Nargoodah
By Trent Jansen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. This body of work was designed by Trent and Johnny and both designers have their own lens through which
Category

2010s Australian Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ngumu Janka Warnti Low Chair with Low Back by Trent Jansen & Johnny Nargoodah
By Trent Jansen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. This body of work was designed by Trent and Johnny and both designers have their own lens through which
Category

2010s Australian Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Custom Made Mohair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Dagmar
Located in London, GB
team, the 54 Chair references classic twentieth century elements through a modern lens. This example is
Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Mohair, Oak, Walnut

Custom Made Mohair Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Dagmar
Located in London, England
team, the 54 Chair references classic twentieth century elements through a modern lens. This example is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak

Rafael Carreras for MYC-Gavina 'San Remo' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
By Rafael Carreras Puigdengolas 1
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rafael Carreras Puigdengolas for MYC-Gavina, 'San Remo' lounge chair, leather, lacquered wood
Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer

PERFIDIA_02 Cognac Thick Leather Sling Lounge Chair in Black Steel by ANDEAN
By Alejandro Moyano (ANDEAN)
Located in Quito, EC
Lounge chair made of black finish steel rod structure, Ecuadorian cowhide leather seat, and lathed
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel

PERFIDIA_02 Olivo Thick Leather Sling Lounge Chair in Black Steel by ANDEAN
By Alejandro Moyano (ANDEAN)
Located in Quito, EC
Lounge chair made of black finish steel rod structure, Ecuadorian cowhide leather seat, and lathed
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel, Steel

PERFIDIA_02 Brown Thick Leather Sling Lounge Chair in Black Steel by ANDEAN
By Alejandro Moyano (ANDEAN)
Located in Quito, EC
Lounge chair made of black finish steel rod structure, Ecuadorian cowhide leather seat, and lathed
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel

PERFIDIA_01 Pony Hair Leather Sling Lounge Chair in Black Steel by ANDEAN
By Alejandro Moyano (ANDEAN)
Located in Quito, EC
One-of-a-kind lounge chair made of steel rod structure and solid colorado wood with a natural oil
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel

PERFIDIA_01 Pony Hair Leather Sling Lounge Chair in Stainless Steel by ANDEAN
By Alejandro Moyano (ANDEAN)
Located in Quito, EC
One-of-a-kind lounge chair made of stainless steel rod structure and solid colorado wood with a
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel

PERFIDIA_01 Brown Thick Leather Sling Lounge Chair in Stainless Steel by ANDEAN
By Alejandro Moyano (ANDEAN)
Located in Quito, EC
Lounge chair made of stainless steel rod structure and solid colorado wood with a natural oil
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel

PERFIDIA_01 Cognac Thick Leather Sling Lounge Chair in Stainless Steel by ANDEAN
By Alejandro Moyano (ANDEAN)
Located in Quito, EC
Lounge chair made of stainless steel rod structure and solid colorado wood with a natural oil
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel

PERFIDIA_01 Brown Thick Leather Sling Lounge Chair in Black Steel by ANDEAN
By Alejandro Moyano (ANDEAN)
Located in Quito, EC
Lounge chair made of black finish steel rod structure and solid colorado wood with a natural oil
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel

PERFIDIA_01 Olivo Thick Leather Sling Lounge Chair in Stainless Steel by ANDEAN
By Alejandro Moyano (ANDEAN)
Located in Quito, EC
Lounge chair made of stainless steel rod structure and solid colorado wood with a natural oil
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel, Steel

PERFIDIA_01 Olivo Thick Leather Sling Lounge Chair in Black Steel by ANDEAN
By Alejandro Moyano (ANDEAN)
Located in Quito, EC
Lounge chair made of black finish steel rod structure and solid colorado wood with a natural oil
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel

PERFIDIA_01 Cognac Thick Leather Sling Lounge Chair in Black Steel by ANDEAN
By Alejandro Moyano (ANDEAN)
Located in Quito, EC
Lounge chair made of black finish steel rod structure and solid colorado wood with a natural oil
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel

White Matt Ultraleggera Chair by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
White Matt Ultraleggera Chair by Zieta Dimensions: D 58 x W 49 x H 78 cm Material: Aluminum
Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

White Matt Ultraleggera Chair by Zieta
White Matt Ultraleggera Chair by Zieta
H 30.71 in W 19.3 in D 22.84 in
Natural Anodic Ultraleggera Chair by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural Anodic Ultraleggera chair by Zieta Dimensions: D 58 x W 49 x H 78 cm Material: Aluminum
Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Natural Anodic Ultraleggera Chair by Zieta
Natural Anodic Ultraleggera Chair by Zieta
H 30.71 in W 19.3 in D 22.84 in
Black Anodic Ultraleggera Chair by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Anodic Ultraleggera chair by Zieta Dimensions: D 58 x W 49 x H 78 cm Material: Aluminum
Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Black Anodic Ultraleggera Chair by Zieta
Black Anodic Ultraleggera Chair by Zieta
H 30.71 in W 19.3 in D 22.84 in
Lounge Chairs by Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton, Gray Boucle, 1980's, a Pair
By Stanley Jay Friedman, Brueton
Located in Culver City, CA
These lounge chairs are absolutely stunning! A Pair of Iconic Lounge Chairs by Stanley Jay Friedman
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Sergio Rodrigues Six Dining Chairs in Wood and Tan Cowhide, Brazil, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Sergio Rodrigues (1927–2014) A striking set of six modernist dining chairs by Carioca design
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Hardwood

Eye Candy Armchair by Amber Dewaele
Located in Geneve, CH
aluminum, coated foam. EYE CANDY CHAIRS Concept A chair for every eye. As every interior is unique
Category

2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eye Candy Armchair by Amber Dewaele
Eye Candy Armchair by Amber Dewaele
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 37.41 in
Ngumu Janka Warnti Bench by Trent Jansen & Johnny Nargoodah
By Trent Jansen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. This body of work was designed by Trent and Johnny and both designers have their own lens through which
Category

2010s Australian Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Saddle Armchair by Trent Jansen & Johnny Nargoodah
By Trent Jansen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. This body of work was designed by Trent and Johnny and both designers have their own lens through which
Category

2010s Australian Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Cast Aluminum and Brass "Gallium" Sconce by Arcana
By Arcana
Located in Brooklyn, NY
brass lens changes the amount of the glow and shadows creating a variety of different moods. The
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

LUI 5A Hand Caned Gray Lead Leaf Armchair composed of Pentagons
By Philippe Bestenheider, Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Introducing a timeless classic with a contemporary twist—the wooden chair that pays homage to the
Category

2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Silver Leaf

SITLALI Fuchsia Pink Rocking Armchair in Solid Wood with Rods and Lacquering
By Philippe Bestenheider
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Rediscover the timeless charm of the Windsor chair through the contemporary lens of Sitlali—a
Category

2010s Italian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Maple, Beech

Pendulum Pendant - triple drop
Located in Sand City, CA
teardrop-shaped blown glass object with a clear lens on the end. When lit, the entire pendulum glows with a
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Gaetano Missaglia Ceiling Lamp with Lampshades in Lucite Plexiglass 1970s Italy
By Gaetano Missaglia
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
often used for larger projects, such as aircraft windows, lenses for lighthouses, and aquariums. Before
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Lazaro Bronze Side Table By Ohla Studio
By Ohla Studio
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
craft sculptural furniture such as tables and chairs that furnish and decorate his restaurant. During
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Lazaro Bronze Side Table By Ohla Studio
Lazaro Bronze Side Table By Ohla Studio
H 18.51 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Lazaro Green Onyx Side Table by Ohla Studio
By Ohla Studio
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
craft sculptural furniture such as tables and chairs that furnish and decorate his restaurant. During
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Onyx

Lazaro Green Onyx Side Table by Ohla Studio
Lazaro Green Onyx Side Table by Ohla Studio
H 18.51 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Lazaro Travertine Side Table by Ohla Studio
By Ohla Studio
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
craft sculptural furniture such as tables and chairs that furnish and decorate his restaurant. During
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Lazaro Travertine Side Table by Ohla Studio
Lazaro Travertine Side Table by Ohla Studio
H 18.51 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Pair of Brazilian green velvet armchairs, 20th century
Located in Milano, IT
flair, these chairs stand as a testament to the era's artistic ingenuity. At first glance, you can't
Category

20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Iro: the Essence of Color in Japanese Design
Located in New York City, NY
The first and only survey of Japanese design as seen through the lens of Japan’s traditional color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Paper

Rare 19th Century Peters of Genoa Satinwood & Rosewood Centre Table
By Henry Thomas Peters
Located in Benington, Herts
19th Century. Inspired by the French Empire design as viewed through the lens of English Regency, in
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Center Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Satinwood

Antique Louis XV Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock
Located in London, GB
, seated on a chair atop a gilt bronze clock dial. The gilt bronze dial is ornately decorated with scroll
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Furniture in Wood, Art Deco, "Attributed to Louis Süe and André Mare", 1930
By Andre Mare
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
often had simplified forms with rich materials. In 1922 Süe designed the industrial town of Lens
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Faye Toogood, "Cup High / Moon", 2018
By Faye Toogood
Located in New York, NY
-Poly chair (2014), she has been considered among the great form-givers of the 21st century. Her
Category

2010s Stools

Materials

Bronze

Faye Toogood, "Pew Bench / Earth", 2016
By Faye Toogood
Located in New York, NY
introducing a new aesthetic. Since the conception of her immediately recognizable voluminous Roly-Poly chair
Category

2010s Benches

Materials

Steel

Faye Toogood, "Pew Bench / Earth", 2016
Faye Toogood, "Pew Bench / Earth", 2016
H 17 in W 49.5 in D 17.75 in
Faye Toogood, "Pile", 2022
By Faye Toogood
Located in New York, NY
. Since the conception of her immediately recognizable voluminous Roly-Poly chair (2014), she has been
Category

2010s Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Faye Toogood, "Pile", 2022
Faye Toogood, "Pile", 2022
H 16.5 in W 20 in D 16.25 in
Lens Chairs by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Giovanni Offredi designed the lens chair for Saporiti Italia in 1968. This fine set features
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Lens Chairs Restored in Zebra Hide, Pair
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
produced circa 1970s and comes with arms (some Lens chairs did not) and a chrome-plated steel cantilevered
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Zebra Hide

Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Lens Chairs Restored in Zebra Hide, Pair
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
produced circa 1970s and comes with arms (some Lens chairs did not) and a chrome-plated steel cantilevered
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Lens Chairs Restored in Zebra Hide, Pair
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
produced, circa 1970s and comes with arms (some Lens chairs did not) and a chrome-plated steel cantilevered
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Set of Eight Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia Lens Chairs in Zebra Hide
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
produced circa 1970s and comes with arms (some Lens chairs did not) and a chrome-plated steel cantilevered
Category

Vintage 1970s Armchairs

Materials

Zebra Hide

Giovanni Offredi Brown Fabric and Steel "Lens" Chair for Saporiti, Italy, 1960s
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury armchairs with tubular steel structure and seats. The "Lens" model was
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Set 4 Vintage Chairs 1960s Mod. Lens Design G. Offer for Saporiti
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in None, IT
Set of 4 chairs with chromed steel frame and iridescent blue velvet upholstery, Lens model. Design
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

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Lens Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of lens chairs available for sale. Each of these unique lens chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, metal and leather. There are all kinds of lens chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern and Modern lens chairs are consistently popular styles. Many lens chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti Italia and Fratelli Saporiti produced popular lens chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Lens Chairs?

Lens chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $6,500, while the lowest priced sells for $749 and the highest can go for as much as $25,000.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.