$35,696
H 35.83 in W 35.44 in D 33.86 in
Large White "Manta Ray" Lounge Chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Denmark, 1956
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning and important "Manta Ray" easy chair from 1956 by Danish Designer Arne Hovmand-Olsen. This
Wool, Teak
Manta D Carpanese Home Italia Swivel Armchair
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Swivel armchair in EPA certified plywood, fir, hardboard and ash wood armrests, connected to the seat by three metal blades covered in leather. Black lacquered base, polished and pai...
Leather, Fabric, Ash
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 33.47 in D 35.44 in
Manta Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Black Leather, Scandinavian modern
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Manta Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Black Leather, Scandinavian modern The Manta armchair
Leather
Unavailable
H 30.04 in W 23.43 in D 20.01 in
'Manta' Contemporary Dining Chair in Fumed Oak by Object Studio
By Object Studio
Located in London, GB
The 'Manta' chair is part of a limited run, created to order directly from the studio and workshop
Oak
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 32.29 in
Contemporary 'Table 4' Table or Desk in Solid Maple by Object Studio
By Object Studio
Located in London, GB
Table four was originally produced as part of a dining set with the 'Manta' Chair. We now offer the
Maple
Leather and Wood Manta Chair and Ottoman by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Nice clean manta chair and ottoman, by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway. Subtle black leather
Leather, Wood
Ingmar Relling for Westnofa 'Manta' Lounge Chair
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Dronten, NL
Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Manta high back lounge chair. Black plywood frame with leather sling
Leather, Wood
Westnofa Model Manta Cognac Leather Lounge Chair
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This 'Manta' lounge chair were designed by Ingmar Relling during the 1970s and were produced by
Leather, Bentwood
Björn Engö Manta Ray Lounge Chairs, Importer DUX Furniture
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
: Teak, thick weave fabric. Condition: These Björn Engo¨ manta ray lounge chairs imported by DUX
Fabric, Teak
Westnofa Sling T Lounge Manta Pair of Chairs by Ingmar Relling
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Miami, FL
A great pair of chairs. Black enameled wood frame, from which the seats hang free. Beautiful modern
Wood
Eugenio Escudero Set of Six Manta Ray Style Dining Chairs
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration Eugenio Escudero 1950s set of six manta ray style dining chairs in black
Sold
H 39.38 in W 33.47 in D 35.44 in
Manta Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, black leather, mid-century modern
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
. The design shows the organic structure of a Manta. This black Manta chair is in excellent condition
Leather
Sold
H 39.38 in W 33.47 in L 39.38 in
Ingmar Relling Black Leather, Midcentury Danish Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling, Knut Relling
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Midcentury Scandinavian Modern, manta chairs and footstools by Ingmar and Knut Relling for Westnofa
Leather
Björn Engö Manta Ray Lounge Chair
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Long Beach, CA
Rare piece designed by Björn Engö for Möre Stolfabrik in Norway and imported by DUX. This chair
Pair of Dux Manta Ray Lounge Chairs
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Crockett, CA
Rare pair of Manta Ray lounge chairs by the Dux Company. Very comfortable seating as well as not
Teak, Upholstery
Pair of Teak Manta Ray Chairs in Charcoal Wool by Bjorn Engo for DUX
By Dux of Sweden
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This is a totally killer pair of restored Danish modern teak lounge chairs - called the Manta Ray
Upholstery, Teak
Dux Manta-Ray Lounge Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dux of Sweden armchair, with wide swept arms it has the appearance of a swimming Manta-Ray, resting
Teak, Upholstery
$94,500
H 33.08 in W 93.31 in D 28.35 in
Unique Jacob Kjaer Sofa in Original Niger Leather and Mahogany
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jacob Kjaer, sofa, original Niger leather, brass, stained mahogany, Denmark, 1930s Exemplifying the quintessential essence of Danish design of the thirties, this rare sofa by Jacob...
Brass
$8,833
H 25.99 in W 31.5 in D 25.99 in
Sven Ellekaer Three Legged Lounge Chair, Christian Linneberg, Denmark, 1962
By Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik, Sven Ellekaer
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare lounge chair was designed by Sven Ellekaer and produced by Christian Linneberg Møbelfabrik in Denmark, 1962. The striking design is composed of a semi-circular bent ba...
Upholstery, Faux Leather, Teak, Wenge
Torbjørn Afdal Rosewood 2m Krobo Bench, circa 1960
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in London, England
Torbjørn Afdal - 2m Krobo Bench, c1960 Iconic midcentury design from Norway. Torbjorn Afdal's Krobo bench, circa 1960 was designed as a multipurpose bench for producer Bruksbo and c...
Rosewood
Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen Rosewood China Chair, c1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner Model FH-4283 China Chair, 1944. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark this version in exquisite Brazilian rosewood is an incredibly rare version of this iconic de...
Leather, Rosewood
Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in Green Boucle Fabric
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear chair, 1953 Vintage, original 1950s production of one of Danish master Hans Wegner's most iconic designs. The Papa Bear is rightly considered one...
Fabric, Wool, Oak
Double Rocking Chair by Sam Maloof
By Sam Maloof
Located in New York, NY
Double rocking chair by Sam Maloof, circa 1980's signed Sam Maloof f.A.C.C./©, dated 1988 and numbered No. 9. Literature Jo Lauria, Craft in America: Celebrating Two Centuries o...
Wood, Walnut
$10,763
H 42.13 in W 33.86 in D 28.75 in
The "Egg" Lounge Chair Model 3316 By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The egg, model 3316, is an iconic design chair created by the renowned Danish designer Arne Jacobsen in 1958. The chair is produced by Fritz Hansen, one of Denmark's leading furnitur...
Aluminum
Alain Delon "Salon" Three Seat Sofa in Taupe Upholstery
By Maison Jansen, Alain Delon
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alain Delon for Maison Jansen, three seat sofa, fabric, France, 1970s. This ornate, comfortable sofa has a strong and playful design. The high, webbed back gives perfect support for...
Fabric, Wood
$25,200
H 34.06 in W 31.3 in D 34.85 in
Martin Eisler, Rare Armchair, Forma S.A. Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This comfortable armchair was designed by Martin Eisler (1913-1977) in 1955 and manufactured by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte. Its structure is composed of solid wood, supporte...
Fabric, Hardwood
$13,915 / set
H 31.89 in W 23.63 in D 25.99 in
Pair of Lajos Kozma Attributed Armchairs in Oak and Dedar Jacquard, Late 1940s
By Lajos Kozma
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking pair of armchairs was produced in the late 1940s. The rare design is attributed to the Hungarian designer Lajos Kozma. Kozma was working in the specific Central Europe...
Fabric, Jacquard, Oak
French Art Deco Two Seat Sofa in Off White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, walnut, faux leather, France, 1930s This beautifully designed sofa was created during one of the most influential periods for the arts, namely the Art Deco Movement. The sofa ...
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
$17,545 / set
H 40.16 in W 29.14 in D 34.65 in
Pair of Jacob Kjær High Back Armchairs in Bouclé and Mahogany, Denmark, 1940s
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare pair of armchairs was designed and produced by Jacob Kjær in Denmark in the late 1940s. The sumptuous design is marked by the distinct combination of curved and straig...
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
$22,400 / set
H 31.7 in W 20.87 in D 18.19 in
Curva Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury Design
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely crafted rosewood curved chair with stick back designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) in 1961/1962 evokes a refined coexistence of traditional values and modern aes...
Cane, Rosewood
Ole Wanscher 1958 Princess Rosewood Armchair
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Princess Armchair, 1958 The Model J2883 designed by master-designer Ole Wanscher in 1958, acquired its nickname thanks to a Danish princess who purchased the chair du...
Leather, Rosewood
Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling “Bambi” Cane Armchair
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling “Bambi” Cane armchair, Denmark. Beautiful example of this iconic chair design sophisticated in its simplicity yet very comfortable. The chair has just bee...
Cane, Teak
$31,461
H 27.17 in W 54.73 in D 30.32 in
Important Brockmann Petersen Sofa in Nutwood and Bouclé, Louis G. Thiersen, 1951
By H. Brockmann-Petersen
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare two seater sofa was designed by Brockmann Petersen and produced by the cabinet maker Louis G. Thiersen & Søn in 1951. This design was presented at the 1951 Ca...
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Nutwood
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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