$7,247 / set
H 45.28 in W 17.72 in D 23.63 in
Thonet S 39 L Cognac Vegetal Leather Bar Stool Chair Mart Stam Set of 3
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These rare Cantilever vintage Bar Stools chairs are Bauhaus classics and were designed 1926 by Mart
Steel, Chrome
$1,320Sale Price / set|44% Off
H 33 in W 20 in D 21 in
Pair of Fasem S34 Chairs in Cognac Leather – Original Upholstery, Italian Design
By Mart Stam
Located in Astoria, NY
example of Italian craftsmanship and minimalist design. Featuring their original cognac leather upholstery
Leather
$6,800 / set
H 31.7 in W 23.82 in D 20.08 in
Set of 6 Vintage Cantilever Armchairs in Cognac Leather, Matteo Grassi, 1970s
By Matteo Grassi, Mart Stam
Located in Odense, DK
model is Matteo Grassi’s edition of the iconic cantilever chair design originally developed by Mart Stam
Chrome
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H 31.75 in W 22.25 in D 22 in
Set of 4 Cognac Leather and Chrome Armchairs by Mart Stam for Thonet, 1926
By Mart Stam, Thornet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 leather chairs by Mart Stam for Thonet, 1926. These cantilever armchairs have chrome
Chrome
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H 30.91 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
Set of 4 Cantilevered Cognac Leather and Chrome Armchairs After Mart Stam
By Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam
Located in London, GB
A set of four Italian leather and chrome cantilevered armchairs in the style of Mart Stam or Marcel
Chrome
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H 31.11 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
4x Mart Stam S34 Dining Armchairs in Cognac Leather by Fasem, Italy, 1970s
By Fasem International, Mart Stam
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Set of six very comfortable Mart Stam S34 dining armchairs by Fasem – Italy, circa 1960. Rare find
Chrome
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H 33.86 in W 19.69 in L 33.86 in
1970s, Set of Six Tubular Dining Chairs by Mart Stam for Fasem in Cognac Leather
By Mart Stam, Fasem International
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A beautiful set of six dining chairs designed by Mart Stam for Fasem. These chairs have a
Steel
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H 31.11 in W 23.63 in D 21.26 in
MG5 Dining Chairs In Cognac Leather And Chrome By Mart Stam Marcel Breuer, 1960s
By Matteo Grassi, Mart Stam, Marcel Breuer
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful set of 4 MG5 cantilever Bauhaus dining chairs in cognac leather designed by Mart Stam and
Chrome
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H 31 in W 22 in D 23.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Cantilevered Chrome and Cognac Leather Sling Armchair
By Thonet, Mart Stam, Bauhaus
Located in Lambertville, NJ
original cognac leather sling seat, back, and arm rests. This modern dining chair can also be used as an
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 22.05 in
Mart Stam for Thonet chairs, set of 4, cognac leather and chrome, Germany 1960's
Located in Brecht, BE
love the patina on this set of 4 cantilever leather and chrome Mart Stam chairs ... in very good
Chrome
Mart Stam Cognac Leather and Chrome Dining Chairs for Thonet
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four Cantilevered Cognac leather and chrome dining chairs, designed by Mart Stam for Thonet
Metal
Set of 4 vintage S34 Cognac Chairs by Mart Stam, Italy 1970s
By Mart Stam
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 4 vintage S34 cognac chairs by Mart Stam in 1970s. Steel and brown leather. Very Good
Steel
Sold
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 25.6 in
Set of Six Vintage Cognac S33 Chairs, from "Mart Stam" for "Thonet" 1980's
By Mart Stam
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Add a touch of classic modernism to your space with this stunning Mart Stam S33 Cantilever Chairs
Metal
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H 31 in W 22 in D 21 in
Pair of Cognac Leather Mart Stam for Fasem S34 Dining Armchairs Tubular Chrome
By Fasem International, Mart Stam
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of vintage Mid-Century Italian Modern cognac leather S34 dining armchairs attributed to Mart
Chrome
Sold
H 31 in W 22 in D 21 in
Pair of Cognac Leather Mart Stam for Fasem S34 Dining Armchairs Tubular Chrome
By Fasem International, Mart Stam
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of vintage Mid-Century Italian Modern Cognac Leather S34 Dining Armchairs attributed Mart Stam
Chrome
Sold
H 30.71 in W 22.45 in D 21.66 in
6 x Matteo Grassi MG15 Cognac Leather Dining Chairs Mart Stam Italy 1980
By Mart Stam, Matteo Grassi
Located in DE MEERN, NL
dining chairs in a rich cognac color, crafted to perfection by renowned designer Mart Stam in 1980. These
Chrome
S34 Cognac Armachair by Mart Stam and Marcel Breuer, 1970s
By Fasem International, Mart Stam, Marcel Breuer
Located in Roma, IT
S34 Cognac armachair is an original design seating realized by Marcel Breuer for Fasem in 1970s
Steel
Sold
H 30.71 in W 20.08 in D 21.66 in
Set of Six Tubular Chrome and Cognac Leather Cantilever Chairs MG5 / S34 Style
By Mart Stam, Matteo Grassi
Located in London, GB
A set of six cognac leather cantilever chairs with chrome frames. Designed by Mart Stam in the
Steel, Chrome
Set of Four Cognac Leather Armchairs by Mart Stam, Fasem, Italy
By Fasem International, Mart Stam
Located in Stockholm, SE
Four beautiful armchairs in cognac leather by designer Mart Stam for Fasem- Italy. The leather
Chrome
$74 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
Wood
$4,203 / item
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Gerrit Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Designed by Gerrit Rietveld, this chair provided an early example of a ...
Wood
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
Cognac Leather Director's Chair
By Dario Alfonsi
Located in Milan, IT
Dark hues of vegetable-tanned leather and a beechwood frame finished with an ash wood varnish. Hand-sewn and assembled in Rome by Dario Alfonsi, this iconic collapsible chair express...
Leather, Beech
$2,010Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 56 in D 23.5 in
"Celine" Scalloped Bench in Olive Cotton Velvet by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Celine Bench, designed with a uniquely shaped scalloped back and solid oak hand-turned legs that complement its elegant curves. Perfectly sized as an end-of-bed bench...
Fabric, Oak
Murano Glass Fazzoletto Handkerchief Vase, 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
A small Murano glass Fazzoletto handkerchief vase from the 1960s.
Murano Glass
$4,529
H 16.54 in W 14.97 in D 16.54 in
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light Orsa from Goldkant, Germany 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in München, BY
A cocoon pendant lamp made by Goldkant, model "Orsa", Germany in the 1960s. The lamp has been manufactured in the design of the lamps made by Achille Castiglioni. The lamp shade is...
Metal
An Angular Armchair, Upholstered in COM
By Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A single modern angular club armchair, upholstered in customer supplied fabric. High quality handmade beech frames and sprung seats.
Beech, Oak, Fabric
$5,253 / item
H 61.03 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Henry Holland Studio Handmade Brown and White Ceramic Sphere Floor Lamp
By Henry Holland Studio
Located in London, GB
Our "TALL" Floor lamp sits statuesque in any space and commands attention. These stacked spheres echo silhouettes already found in the tableware, each is handmade in our signature Ne...
Earthenware, Linen, Oak
Sheepskin Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten - Samspel Sofa This iconic piece of Swedish furniture was designed in 1956 by master-designer Carl Malmsten. It was originally produced by AB Record in Bollnas, Sweden...
Sheepskin, Beech
$10,629
H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Original Josef Hoffmann & J. & J. Kohn Bench Vienna Secession, 1901
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare and early bench, obviously the role model for the famous Barrel chair #720 which was presented four years later, in 1905.
Bentwood, Plywood
French Designer, Wall Mirror, Rope, Brass, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rope and brass wall mirror designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.25"H x 10.125"W x 1.5"D Does not include mounting hardware. All items ship ...
Brass
Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table
Located in AVENZA CARRARA, IT
The Ondamarmo series by Federica Elmo includes 6 objects: The extra large dining table, two smaller size tables, three shelves, and a tray designed as an evolution of the shapes of t...
Onyx
$42,275
H 29.93 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
Sofa in Beech and Reupholstered in Sheepskin by Fritz Hansen, 1941
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Beech and Newly Reupholstered in Sheepskin and Natural Leather Buttons by Fritz Hansen, 1941 Additional Information: Material: Beech and newly reupholstered in sheepskin and...
Beech, Sheepskin
Large Handmade French/Belgian Three Tier Dessert Stand, 1940's
Located in Balen, BE
Handmade Farmhouse Metal Serving / Cake Stand – Possibly French or Belgian, Early 20th Century Charming Folk Art with Galvanised Sheet Metal Detailing This unique handmade serving o...
Metal, Wrought Iron
$338
H 6.7 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in
OCEAN BLUE terracotta CUORECARPENITE VASE UNIQUE PIECE NO LONGER IN PRODUCTION
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Oceano vase from the discontinued "The Titans" Collections, created as the first prototype piece by the author, yours truly. Made completely by hand with lathe technique and blue ter...
Terracotta
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.