Vintage Mid Century Modern Blue Upholstered Chrome Swivel Base Club Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Mid Century Modern Blue Upholstered Chrome Swivel Base Club Arm Chair. Item f...
Metal
Early Upholstered DAX -1 Arm Chair By Charles And Ray Eames For Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Doraville, GA
The Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass arm chair was introduced sometime between 1950 - 1953. Given the X cross legs, large rubber mounts, boot glides and the red lab...
Metal
Vintage Boho Christian Liagre Upholstered Arm Chairs - A Pair
By Christian Liaigre
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Experience the pinnacle of understated luxury with this exceptional pair of armchairs by the legendary French designer, Christian Liaigre. Celebrated for his mastery of proportion an...
Metal
$1,704Sale Price|44% Off
Lovely Shaped Dutch Retro 1950's Swan Arm Chair Swan Shaped Newly Upholstered
Located in Markington, GB
Vintage 1950s ‘Swan’ Armchair, Newly Upholstered A beautifully shaped 1950s vintage ‘Swan’ armchair, featuring an elegant and unusual sculptural form characteristic of mid-century d...
Metal
Pair of black upholstered modernist arm chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of black upholstered modernist arm chairs with metal legs. View our complete collection at www.johnsalibello.com
Metal
Willy Rizzo Upholstered Brass Arm Chair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Designed and manufactured by world renowned photographer, Willy Rizzo for his own company in the 1970s. Known for comfortable but streamlined designs, this chair is an iconic work of...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Metal Frame Linen Upholstered Arm Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of stylish Modernist Italian arm chairs with steel frame construction and a very comfortable pitch.
Steel
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H 43 in W 22.5 in D 26.25 in
Pair Modern Upholstered Arm Chairs Brushed Brass Metal Base Milo Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of very unique chairs with patinated bronze / brass finish brushed metal bases. The chairs have very clean Parsons style lines, sturdy stretcher supported legs, seamless joints,...
Metal
Contemporary Spool Arm Upholstered Nailhead Chair Barley Twist Style Chair
By Vanguard Studios
Located in West Hartford, CT
Mahogany spool arm chair by Vanguard, circa 1990s. Upholstered in a neutral plaid and features casters on front legs and nailheads throughout.
Metal
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H 31 in W 24 in D 18 in
Steelcase Mid-Century Modern Tubular Chrome Red Upholstered Arm Lounge Chairs A
By Steelcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Steelcase Mid-Century Modern tubular chrome red upholstered arm lounge chairs (A). Item features sleek tubular chrome frames, red tufted upholstery, upholstered armrests, original la...
Metal
Pair of Executive Arm Chairs Fully Upholstered in Faux Croc Leather
Located in North York, ON
Pair of executive arm chairs fully upholstered in Faux Croc leather. Fully upholstered head to toe in a textured faux croc leather with accenting brass nail heads. Vintage, all origi...
Metal
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H 31 in W 24 in D 22 in
Steelcase Mid-Century Modern Tubular Chrome Red Upholstered Arm Lounge Chairs B
By Steelcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Steelcase Mid-Century Modern tubular chrome red upholstered arm lounge chairs (B). Item features sleek tubular chrome frames, red tufted upholstery, upholstered armrests, original la...
Metal
Wool upholstered Mid Century Arm Chairs by Steiner
Located in New York, NY
Steiner arm chairs with metal legs and original dark brown wool upholstery
sold individually
Metal
A Pair of Fully Upholstered Italian Arm Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of fully upholstered arm chairs with enclosed bases and short flared arms. The chairs were originally covered in brown leather and fabric and have been recently reupholstered...
Metal
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$12,821 / set
H 29.93 in W 37.8 in D 38.59 in
Pair of Round Leaning Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of round, leaning modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca fabric. High quality handmade beech frames and upholstered in a soft, golden brown, premium 100% alpaca ...
Alpaca, Wood
$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
Christian Liaigre Ebonized Oak "Courier" Dining Table
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are pleased to present a Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt "Courier" Dining Table. This table features an open grain ebonized oak wood that has aged gracefully over time. It is not...
Oak
Portuguese Baroque Style Library Table by Alfonso Marina
By Alfonso Marina
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing walnut library center table or writing table hand-crafted, labeled, signed, and dated by Alfonso Marina. For over 50 years Marina has created the highest quality timeless pie...
Brass
$16,640 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
White Surfer Bookcase, Bookshelves, Design object
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
"Add a Touch of Contemporary Artistry to Your Space with the White Surfer Bookcase Bookshelves Design Object Elevate your interior decor with the White Surfer Bookcase Bookshelves De...
Oak
$4,453
H 31.89 in W 33.86 in D 33.08 in
Christian Liaigre “Latin” Lounge Chair For Holly Hunt, 21st Century
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Designed by Christian Liaigre, the Latin Lounge Chair is a beautifully balanced example of his understated, quietly luxurious approach to furniture design. Strong yet refined, the ch...
Wood
$9,081
H 18.51 in W 22.45 in D 31.5 in
Temple Low Table, Modern Oak Design, Glossy Finish, France, 2010+
By Tristan Auer
Located in Paris, FR
Temple coffee table, by Tristan Auer, is made in Light oak degraded with ink and covered with a glossy varnish. Dimensions : 31,4" x 22,44" x 18,5" A "Certificate of Authenticity" i...
Oak
Pair of Christian Liaigre "Sudd" Stools Red Leather
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt square red leather "Sudd" stools. The stools are upholstered in Holly Hunt leather with hammered bronze legs. Made in France. Ships from Philadel...
Iron
$9,920Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32.5 in W 33.5 in D 34.75 in
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Latin Lounge Chair Pair, Beige, France, 2016
By HOLLY HUNT, Christian Liaigre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Latin Lounge chair pair, beige, light green, France, circa 2016. Gorgeous pair. Holly Hunt beige chenille woven textile on body with dupioni silk bac...
Textile
$265Sale Price / item|50% Off
H 30.71 in W 20.08 in D 21.66 in
Poliform Valentina by Carlo Colombo Dining Chair
By Carlo Colombo
Located in Rochester, England
The Poliform Valentina Dining Chair by Carlo Colombo is the epitome of contemporary elegance and sophistication. This chair features sleek lines and a minimalist design, perfectly su...
Leather, Wood
Ten Foot Christian Liaigre “Courier” Dining Table
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are pleased to present a 10-foot Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt "Courier" Dining Table. Beautiful dark espresso brown oak wood with visible grain pattern. The table is not bla...
Oak
Salvadore Sofa in Army (300cm) by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Made in France with an oak structure, high-density foam, and a feather topper for optimum comfort, the Salvador sofa features a triple armrest, upholstered with a luxurious velvet (L...
Fabric
Stunning Christian Liaigre “Editeur” Shelf
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Incredible lacquered massacre ebony shelf with metal frame by Christian Liaigre. This is a tall piece. Purchased from Liaigre showroom in NYC in 2012. Great overall condition. Re...
Ebony
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.
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