$2,907Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
Iconic Space Age Red Embryo Chair by Marc Newson
By Marc Newson
Located in Brussels, BE
Embryo chair created in Sydney Australia in 1988. tubular steel, polyurethane and neoprene. Three
Steel
Pair of Embryo chairs by Marc Newson for Idee
By idee, Marc Newson
Located in London, GB
Neoprene, chrome plated tubular steel, brushed aluminium.
Pair of Embryo Chairs by Marc Newson for Cappelini
By Marc Newson
Located in PARIS, FR
It's 1988, Marc Newson who has just started his career as a designer is invited to design a chair
Steel
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
Marc Newson Embyro Armchair in Black Fabric Upholstery by Cappellini
By Cappellini, Marc Newson
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Marc Newson, the Embryo chair has three legs and a chromed steel structure padded with
Steel, Chrome
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
Marc Newson Embyro Armchair in Orange Fabric Upholstery by Cappellini
By Cappellini, Marc Newson
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Marc Newson, the Embryo chair has three legs and a chromed steel structure padded with
Steel, Chrome
Unavailable
+ 2 moreH 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
Marc Newson Embyro Armchair in Chromed Steel and Fabric Upholstery by Cappellini
By Cappellini, Marc Newson
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Marc Newson, the Embryo chair has three legs and a chromed steel structure padded with
Steel, Chrome
Marc Newson Embryo Chair
By Idée Japan, Marc Newson
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
From the Marc Newson website: Stylistically, the Embryo was an important breakthrough, defining for
Aluminum
1988, Marc Newson, Black "Embryo" Lounge Chair for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Marc Newson
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
chair in black upholstery and chrome legs. The embryo chair was designed by Marc Newson in 1988. This
Metal, Chrome
1988, Marc Newson, 2 x Black "Embryo" Lounge Chair for Cappellin
By Cappellini, Marc Newson
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Two black Embryo Chairs in black. The embryo chair was designed by Marc Newson in 1988. This chair
Metal, Chrome
Red "Embryo" Lounge Chair by Marc Newson for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Marc Newson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, in metal and fabric, by Marc Newson, Australia, 1988. The embryo chair was designed
Metal
Embryo Chair by Marc Newson For Idée
By Marc Newson
Located in Chicago, IL
Embryo chair by Marc Newson for Idée.
Aluminum
Black Neoprene Embryo Chair by Marc Newson, 1988
By Marc Newson
Located in Paris, FR
Black embryo chair, 1988, by Marc Newson (Australia 1963-) ID Edition. Black neoprene gummi cover
Stainless Steel
Embryo chair by Marc Newson
Located in Chicago, IL
Embryo chair by Marc Newson
Aluminum
Embryo chair by Marc Newson
Located in Hudson, NY
1st issue of this chair.
$1,875 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$20,991
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
A Gluon Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Marc Newson for Moroso
By Marc Newson, Moroso
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of futuristic and finely constructed swiveling Gluon lounge chairs designed by Marc Newson, each having chromed pedestal bases, seats and backs of steel covered with injected f...
Steel
$6,564Sale Price|30% Off
H 35.44 in W 42.52 in D 36.62 in
Sit Down armchair designed by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina 1975
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Sit Down armchair designed by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina in 1975. Steel frame, molded plywood, cold-injected polyurethane, quilted polyester wadding fabric. Good condition, chair has ...
Steel
$17,850
H 33 in W 50 in D 28.5 in
Ron Arad Bad Tempered Chair #29/1000 for Vitra, 2002, Carbon Fiber, Signed
By Vitra, Ron Arad
Located in Kansas City, MO
Ron Arad "Bad Tempered" chair, by Vitra, number 29 of an edition of 1000, die-cut sheets of carbon and Kevlar laminates, fastened by bolts with wing nuts, metal tag to back: "Ron Ara...
Metal
Cappellini Felt Chair by Marc Newson
By Marc Newson, Cappellini
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
In 1989, Marc Newson dived into the oeuvre of German artist Joseph Beuys — in particular his works in felt. This sturdy, utilitarian textile was simultaneously structured and pliable...
Aluminum
70 S roche bobois bed with bed tables
By Roche Bobois
Located in PARIS, FR
Ensemble de lit roche bobois année 70 , comprenant le double lit , les tables de lit ,ainsi que les repose verre en inox modele tres rare et de tres bonne qualité tout en nubuck
Metal
$5,274 / set
H 34.65 in W 25.99 in D 32.68 in
Set of 2 Moroso Gluon Reception Chairs by Marc Newson, 1990s
By Marc Newson, Moroso
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
For sale is this lovely and rare set of two Gluon Chairs by Marc Newson, produced by Moroso in the ‘90s, and no longer in production today. The Gluon Chair was conceived as a modul...
Steel
$6,450
H 27.96 in W 75.79 in D 25.2 in
Marc Newson 'Kiss the Future' Sideboard in Black Molded Polypropylene
By Marc Newson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marc Newson for W & LT (Wild & Lethal Trash) retail stores, freestanding storage unit or room divider, part of the 'Kiss the Future' series, rotation molded polypropylene, Australia ...
Plastic
$100,000 / set
H 29.53 in W 66.93 in D 53.55 in
Very Rare Gaetano Pesce Dining Set, Sansone 1 Table & 6x Dalila Chairs
By Cassina, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Aachen, NW
Very rare dining room set by Gaetano Pesce featuring 6x chairs model Dalila and a table model Sansone I. Made by Polyurethane and urethane resin, pre - Cassina edition from the Pesce...
Resin
Marc Newson Felt Chair
Located in Brecht, BE
Marc Newson, Felt chair, limited edition, 2005, 03-99, Lacquered fiberglass, mirror-polished aluminium.
Steel
$2,650
H 32.29 in W 19.3 in D 24.02 in
Marc Newson 'Kiss the Future' Chair in Black Molded Polypropylene
By Marc Newson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marc Newson for W & LT (Wild & Lethal Trash) retail stores, chair, part of the 'Kiss the Future' series, rotation molded polypropylene, Australia / Belgium, 1996-1997 Marc Newson (...
Plastic
$14,066
H 29.93 in W 28.75 in D 30.32 in
A Sculptural POST-MODERN "Spidlight" TRIPOD ARMCHAIR by DOUGLAS MONT France 1990
By Douglas Mont
Located in PARIS, FR
An authentic and unique prototype piece from the French nineties design : The iconic "Spidlight" tripod armchair by Douglas Mont. High-tech streamlined shapes and experimental mater...
Animal Skin, Resin
Chair and Ottoman GLUON by Marc Newson, Moroso, 1993
By Marc Newson
Located in PARIS, FR
“Gluon” chair and pouf by Marc Newson, Moroso, 1993 A revolutionary swivel chair and ottoman designed by Marc Newson in 1993. Original fabrics and Moros labels present. This arm...
Steel
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.
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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.