$1,726 / set
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 20.87 in
2 of 8 Ligna chairs, 1960s-1970s, Czechoslovakia, Vintage
By Ligna
Located in Hannover, DE
Pair of bentwood chairs from Czechoslovakia by manufacturer Ligna. Production period: 1960s-1970s
Teak
$1,798Sale Price|50% Off
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 16.93 in
Set of 6 chairs designed by Josef Hoffman for Ligna
By Thonet, Ligna, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Amstelveen, NL
---PRICE for the SET of 6 Chairs--- Set of six Thonet/Ligna chairs, recently re-upholstered with
Fabric, Beech
$1,250 / set
H 36 in W 18 in D 23 in
Vintage Ligna Bentwood Black Ebonized Cane Bistro Side Chairs - a Pair
By Ligna
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Ligna Bentwood Black Ebonized Cane Bistro Side Chairs - a Pair. The item features the
Cane, Wood
Oswald Haerdtl Dining Chairs by Ligna
By Oswald Haerdtl, Ligna
Located in Faversham, GB
A set of four plywood dining chairs in original finish by renowned Czech designer Ozwald Haerdtl
Calico, Plywood
$3,960 / set
H 31.38 in W 20 in D 20.5 in
Vintage Bent Wood & Wicker Cafe Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Ligna
By Ligna, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Detroit, MI
screws and minor separation at stretcher seams. Chairs are Stamped Ligna and Made in Czechoslovakia on
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
$2,640 / set
H 31.38 in W 20 in D 20.5 in
Vintage Bent Wood & Wicker Cafe Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Ligna
By Ligna, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of four vintage mid century Bentwood Prague Model 811 cafe dining chairs were made in
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
$8,193 / set
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
Italian wood and Vienna straw Praga chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Ligna, 1970s
By Thonet, Ligna, Josef Hoffmann
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian wood and Vienna straw Praga chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Ligna, 1970s. Set of ten chairs
Straw, Wood
$690
H 31.75 in W 20 in D 20 in
Classic Josef Hoffman for Ligna Set of Five Bentwood and gut Chairs / Czech
By Ligna, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Buffalo, NY
Ligna / Czechoslovaka.. The chairs feature an iconic bentwood frame design with square shaped arms and
Cane, Bentwood
Stamped Mid-Century Dining Chairs
By Ligna
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four mid-century dining chairs in the style of Niels Koefoed's 'Eve' chairs. Made by Ligna
Walnut
Josef Hoffmann per Ligna/Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lugo, IT
Otto sedie disegnate da Josef Hoffman per Ligna. Buone condizioni e due sedute con la paglia
Wood
1960s Set of Three Dining Chairs LIGNA, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good condition - heigh of seat 47 cm.
Fabric, Wood
1950's Enclosed Hoop Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
chairs by Ligna. After the second world war Ligna was established as a state foreign trade organisation
Bentwood
$1,850 / set
H 35.5 in W 21 in D 20 in
Josef Hoffmann, Ligna, Mid-Century Modern, Bistro Chairs, Czech Republic, 1970s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Manhasset, NY
Josef Hoffmann, Ligna, Mid-Century Modern, Bistro Chairs, Czech Republic, 1970s A pair of No. 811
Bentwood
1950's Bentwood Swivel Armchair by Ligna Prague
By Ligna
Located in Brno, CZ
underside of the chair seat. LIGNA was the sister company of TON which produced furniture exclusively for
Fabric, Beech
Desk Chair Ligna Thonet
By Ligna
Located in Den Haag, NL
Revolving desk chair by Ligna in license for Thonet. Made in Czechoslovakia. 1950s. Solid beechwood
Rattan
Chair designed by Ligna in the style of Thonet, circa 1940.
By Ligna
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
miss the opportunity to own a piece of design history with this exquisite Ligna chair, inspired by
Rattan, Bentwood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 19.3 in D 21.66 in
Czechoslovakian Antique Beech and Vienna Straw Chairs with Armrests, Ligna 1900
By Ligna
Located in MIlano, IT
Czechoslovakian antique set of beech and Vienna straw chairs with armrests by Ligna, Czechoslovakia
Straw, Beech
Sold
H 32.29 in W 19.3 in D 21.66 in
Czechoslovakian Antique Set of Four Beech and Vienna Straw Chairs by Ligna 1900s
By Ligna
Located in MIlano, IT
Czechoslovakian antique set of four beech and Vienna straw chairs by Ligna, Czechoslovakia 1900s
Straw, Beech
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs by Ligna, circa 1950
By Ligna
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs in the Danish Modern style. The chairs were
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Six Mid Century Dining Chairs by Antonin Suman for Ligna
By Ligna
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning set of vintage 1960s dining chairs produced by Ligna of Czechoslovakia with a design
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
No. 811 Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Ligna, 1970s, Set of 4
By Josef Hoffmann, Ligna
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 bentwood and cane webbing dining chairs designed by Jozef Hoffman for Thonet and produced
Rattan, Bentwood
Ligna Thonet B9 bentwood chair 1940s Wiener Stuhl
By Ligna
Located in Den Haag, NL
interiors. This copy of the chair was made in the 1940s by Ligna in the former Czechoslovakia. Ligna is a
Bentwood
Set of 4 Danish Mid-Century Modern Bouclé and Teak Chairs, 1960s
By Ligna
Located in View Park, CA
A set of 4 Danish mid-century teak chairs by Ligna, 1960s. Original upholstery is a linen bouclé
Upholstery, Wood, Teak
Set of Four Prague Style Bentwood Chairs by Ligna
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Set of four Prague style bentwood chairs by Ligna. All are signed.
1960s Ligna Bentwood Armchair by Thonet
By Michael Thonet
Located in London, Lambeth
Chair designed by Ligna in the style of Thonet, circa 1960 Manufactured in Czechoslovakia. In good
Bentwood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
1950s Pair of B751 Folding Chair from Thonet/Ligna, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet, Ligna
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - Ligna is a nationalized Thonet factory after
Wood
Sold
H 31 in W 19.25 in D 21.25 in
Vintage Bent Wood & Wicker Cafe Arm Chair by Josef Hoffman for Ligna
By Josef Hoffmann, Ligna
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Bentwood Prague Model 811 cafe dining chair was made in Czechoslovakia by
Cane, Wood, Beech, Bentwood
Ligna Bend Wood Armchair
By Ligna
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Ligna in the style of Thonet, circa 1940. Manufactured in Czechoslovakia. In
Wood
Set of 4 Thonet chairs, Model 209, manufactured by Ligna 1960
By Michael Thonet
Located in Kampen, NL
Set of four original Michael Thonet Model 209 chairs manufactured by Ligna around 1960. Each chair
Cane, Bentwood
Set of Eight Faux Bamboo and Cane Dining Chairs by Designs Ligna
By Ligna
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of 8 faux bamboo and cane dining chairs by Designs Ligna Incorporated. Made in Philippines
Faux Bamboo, Wood
Sold
H 30.32 in W 16.54 in D 16.74 in
Set Of Four Ligna For Thonet Bentwood Bistro Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia 30s
By Ligna, Michael Thonet
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
4 Chairs designed by Thonet, for Ligna, Czechoslovakia, circa 30s. The Ligna brand, was one of
Beech
Oswald Haerdtl Bent Plywood Barrel Chair
By Oswald Haerdtl, Ligna
Located in everton lymington, GB
beech and bent plywood It has a spring base with a black vinyl seat. The chair is marked with Ligna.
Bentwood
$2,997 / set
H 15.75 in W 11.03 in D 3.15 in
Pair Barovier & Toso Style Modern Italian Murano Glass Leaf Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful Murano glass leaves in a wonderful green color, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The appliques are composed of a brass structure fixed to the wall with ...
Brass
$900 / item
H 33.08 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Minimal style, solid wood chair, textiles or leather seatings, caning backboard
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort, and softness define the essence of the Wing Collection. Inspired by the design of the B-52 aircraft, this concept gave us the freedom to crea...
Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood, Leather, Faux Leather
Wooden library table. Portugal, 1940s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Dark wooden library table supported by five feet connected to each other and opening by four drawers designed by Olaio. Portugal, 1940s.
Wood
French Art Deco Wool Large Carpet, Wall Hanging Art Deco Rug, 1930
By Bauhaus
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large four meter French Art Deco futurist hand woven wool rug with abstract art. Handcrafted in the 1930s this rug features a geometric design in Bauhaus style, with the color palet...
Wool
$3,000
H 29.93 in W 76.78 in D 33.08 in
Antique Oak French Rustic Farmhouse Dining Table, Early 20th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This elegant table was made in France in the early 20th century. The table was made in solid oak with beautiful grain patterns. It has a very warm color and the table shows marks of ...
Oak
$2,430
H 65.36 in W 63 in D 1.19 in
JapaneseAntiques Terasaki kogyo, Gold background, Bamboo and plum folding screen
Located in Niiza, JP
material: paper and cloth Unfolded size: 1600 x 1660 mm Can be folded in half: 800 x 1660 mm, 6 kg Estimated packing size: （Sandwich with 9mm plywood) 10 × 88 × 175cm 23kg A bold c...
Paper
Mid-Century Dining Chairs by A. Suman, Set of 8
By Antonín Šuman, Tatra Pravenec
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of 8 Chairs Designed by Antonin Suman in the 1960s for Tatra in Czechoslovakia. Ashwood with ash veneer, upholstered seat. Brand new Reupholstery with New KVADRAT BLACK Boucle...
Wood, Upholstery, Ash
1950s Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration 8 Drawer Dresser
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Walnut dresser from Drexel’s Declaration collection by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall, c. 1959. Features eight drawers with original white ceramic knobs on brass spacers. Includ...
Brass
Vittorio Dassi dining chairs Italy 1950
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Unique Vittorio Dassi dining chairs manufactured in Italy 1950. These chairs feature beautifully shaped teak frames and the seats have been re-upholstered in a soft cream velvet fabr...
Velvet, Teak
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 40 in W 78 in D 4.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak and Cane Design Queen Headboard
Located in Plainview, NY
A Mid-Century Modern Queen Size headboard made of quality teak. The headboard feature two caned panels and stylish curvy shape adding charm to its design. Sturdy and finely made, the...
Cane, Teak
French D-End Farmhouse Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 19th C French D-end farmhouse table in a pale walnut and cherry. 1850. Clearance is 24". Reference: 8341 Dimensions 97.5 inches (248 cms) Wide 33.5 inches (85 cms) Deep 29 ...
Cherry, Walnut
Sold|$1,100
H 37 in W 18.11 in D 26.3 in
Ilana Goor Style Wrought Iron Leather Garden Chair Mid-Century
By Ilana Goor
Located in Vienna, AT
Ilana Goor style wrought iron leather garden chairs. Only one piece is left. Nice single leather chair in a 19th garden folding chair manner. It's in fact a sturdy heavy 12,5kg chai...
Wrought Iron
$3,890 / set
H 39 in W 39 in D 13 in
Vintage Palaset Palanox Modular Storage Box Set of 9, White Brown Finland, 1972
By Ristomatti Ratia, Palaset
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Palaset Palanox modular storage box set of 9, White and Brown, Finland, 1972. Palaset Palanox, multicolored stackable boxes that allow you to build your own shelf, only prod...
Metal
West Michigan Furniture Co. Mid-Century Modern Walnut Double Dresser
By West Michigan Furniture Co.
Located in West Chester, PA
A mid-century modern low dresser by West Michigan Furniture Co. in solid walnut with unique brass drawer pulls and six spacious dovetailed drawers. The top is a wood grain laminate w...
Brass
$6,473 / set
H 25.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon 25" High
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
$3,100
H 31.25 in W 72 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Floating Karl Springer Style Lacquered Goatskin Credenza
By Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful vintage modern sideboard with a grasscloth base holding a lacquered goatskin credenza. A unique and efficient design in the style of Karl Springer. The unusual design off...
Grasscloth, Lacquer
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.