$11,695 / set
H 34 in W 30.5 in D 38 in
Rare Set of 2 Model 800 Malabar Chairs by Abitz for Galloway's, USA, c. 1959
By Mel Abitz
Located in Deland, FL
This stunning set of two Mid-Century Modern Model 800 Malabar lounge chairs, crafted by Mel Abitz
Walnut
$3,018Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 29.14 in W 25.99 in D 25.2 in
21st Century Bru Tel Dining Chair Made in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Brutus. Brutal. Brutish. Introducing Bru Tel, an unconventional dining chair that boldly combines
Textile, Wood
$2,212Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 36.23 in W 20.08 in D 24.41 in
21st Century Kju Bist Dining Chair Bouclé Lacquered Color by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
, challenging traditional representations. The future classic Kju Bist dining chair embodies Cubism with bold
Bouclé, Wood
$3,029Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 20.87 in D 22.45 in
Arsty Fyoo Cher Dining Chair Velvet Brass Made in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
and bold shapes, Malabar designers conceived the playful and theatrical Fyoo Cher. Exclusively
Cotton, Wood
$3,709Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 20.08 in
Postmodern Cotton Velvet Suh Muh Dining Chair Handmade in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
bold shapes, Malabar designers conceived a playful, artsy, and extravagant dining chair. Exclusively
Velvet, Wood
$21,303Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32.29 in W 28.35 in D 25.6 in
Set of 8 21st Century Viginti XX Dining Chair Cotton Velvet by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
movement sparks the impulse for Malabar designers conceived this future's Classic dining chair. Carefully
Brass
$16,916Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32.29 in W 28.35 in D 25.6 in
Set of 6 21st Century Viginti XX Dining Chair Cotton Velvet by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
movement sparks the impulse for Malabar designers conceived this future's Classic dining chair. Carefully
Brass
$11,904Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32.29 in W 28.35 in D 25.6 in
Set of 4 21st Century Viginti XX Dining Chair Cotton Velvet by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
movement sparks the impulse for Malabar designers conceived this future's Classic dining chair. Carefully
Brass
$3,132Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 32.29 in W 28.35 in D 25.6 in
21st Century Viginti XX Dining Chair Cotton Velvet Made in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
movement sparks the impulse for Malabar designers conceived this future's Classic dining chair. Carefully
Brass
$5,884Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.14 in W 25.99 in D 25.2 in
Set of 2 21st Century Bru Tel Dining Chair Made in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Brutus. Brutal. Brutish. Introducing Bru Tel, an unconventional dining chair that boldly combines
Textile, Wood
$16,295Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.14 in W 25.99 in D 25.2 in
Set of 6 21st Century Bru Tel Dining Chair Made in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Brutus. Brutal. Brutish. Introducing Bru Tel, an unconventional dining chair that boldly combines
Textile, Wood
$20,520Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.14 in W 25.99 in D 25.2 in
Set of 8 21st Century Bru Tel Dining Chair Made in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Brutus. Brutal. Brutish. Introducing Bru Tel, an unconventional dining chair that boldly combines
Textile, Wood
$11,467Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.14 in W 25.99 in D 25.2 in
Set of 4 21st Century Bru Tel Dining Chair Made in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Brutus. Brutal. Brutish. Introducing Bru Tel, an unconventional dining chair that boldly combines
Textile, Wood
$13,040Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 25.6 in
21st Century Flahy Bar Stool Marble Brass by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Through this controversial bar stool design, Malabar is delivering a message about itself: with an
Marble, Brass
$2,845Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 28.35 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
21st Century Myth Dining Chair Wood Brass Handmade in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Enigmatic and alluring, the Myth dining chair becomes a captivating enigma that dances with your
Brass
Malabar Wicker Lounge Chair Pair Pottery Barn Vintage Malabar Armchairs
Located in Rochester, NY
Inspired by the rich design traditions of the Malabar Coast, these Pottery Barn “Malabar” armchairs
Wicker
Mel Abitz Mid Century Modern Malabar Rocking Chair
By Mel Abitz, Galloway
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This is a rare Malabar rocking chair designed by Mel Abitz in 1962 for Galloway's of Tampa. A very
Naugahyde, Walnut
Sold
H 37 in W 35.5 in D 36 in
Malabar Wicker Rattan Lounge Chairs with Newly Reupholstered Cushions - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Pottery Barn Malabar Woven Wicker Rattan Lounge Chairs with Newly Reupholstered Cushions in a
Wood, Rattan
$2,750 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
$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
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
$2,471 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate, remits to primal sculptural-architectural language while displaying materials in a ...
Onyx
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$7,946 / set
H 48 in W 69 in D 48 in
Trapezi 5 by SilvioMondinoStudio, Chandelier in Brass, Murano Glass LED Dimmable
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi Chandelier Offers a Contemporary Interpretation of the Murano Glass Chandelier, Grounded in Italian Design and Shaped by the Clarity and Lightness of the International St...
Brass
$16,841 / 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
$5,391Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 37.41 in D 31.5 in
Postmodern Linen Galatea Armchair, Handmade in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Galatea armchair is part of the new Malabar's collection - Future Classics. Know for his surrealist paintings, Salvador Dalí was one of the most controversial and paradoxical artist...
Marble
$8,657 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$5,300Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 45.28 in W 33.08 in D 1.58 in
Natural organic shaped Estremoz marble brass Arizona mirror by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Furniture design at the iLuxury Awards 2021 In the remote location of Coyote Buttes lies one of Arizona’s treasures. The absolutely surreal undulating patterns of ‘The Wave’ in...
Marble, Brass
$12,200 / item
H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 35.44 in
Contemporary Mexican Design Handcrafted Wood Cabinet Carmen, Mirror
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Carmen is a bartender, a storage cabinet with a functional design. Inside, it has a pair of drawers for storing objects, space for bottles, compartments for glasses and a cup holder...
Steel
$21,239
H 31.5 in W 157.49 in D 59.06 in
Verner Panton Cloverleaf Sofa 3 Parts in 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat for Verpan
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton cloverleaf sectional sofa. Current production. This listing shows a 3-piece Cloverleaf Sofa in dark green 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat. Seats 5 people in a very interesti...
Fabric, Wood
Pink Quartz Bubble Sconces by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pair of pink quartz bubble sconces with the polished brass finishes. Created by Phoenix gallery NYC. Each sconce installed four sockets. Use four 60w LED warm light bulbs. Total 240...
Rock Crystal
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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