$2,473
H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 19.69 in
Martin Grierson for Arflex. Pair of Oxford armchairs. Year 1963.
By Martin Grierson, Arflex
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Martin Grierson for Arflex. “Oxford” model armchair. Back in rosewood and openwork leather, seat
Leather, Rosewood
$10,337 / set
H 28.35 in W 22.84 in D 21.66 in
Set of Six Oxford Chairs by Martin Grierson for Arflex, 1963
By Arflex, Martin Grierson
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of six Oxford chairs designed in 1963 by British designer Martin Grierson for Arflex, Italy
Steel
Unavailable
H 23.63 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Martin Grierson. Rare Swivel Chair in Aluminium, Rosewood and Yellow Skin, 1960
By Arflex, Martin Grierson
Located in Milan, IT
Rare swivel chair designed by Martin Grierson for Arflex. Italy, circa 1960. Base in lacquered
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 23.63 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Armchair by M. Grierson, Body in Rosewood and Black Aluminium, Yellow Padding
By Martin Grierson, Arflex
Located in Milan, IT
Rare turning armchair by Martin Grierson, product for Arflex; Italy, 1960. Body in metal: frame in
Aluminum
Sold
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 21.26 in
Oxford Chair by British Designer Martin Grierson for Arflex, 1963
By Martin Grierson, Arflex
Located in Barcelona, ES
Oxford chair designed in 1963 by British designer Martin Grierson for Arflex, Italy. Hardwood
Metal, Steel
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H 24.41 in W 33.47 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood and Black Leather Lounge Chair by Martin Grierson
By Arflex, Martin Grierson
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Stunning lounge chair by Martin Grierson for Arflex, Italy, circa 1960. Beautiful curved Rosewood
Leather, Rosewood
Martin Grierson for Arflex Pair of Longue Chairs
By Martin Grierson
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Pair of rotating "London" armchairs designed by Martin Grierson for Arflex in 1961. Bent plywood
Martin Grierson Swivel Lounge Chair for Artflex, Italy, 1960s
By Martin Grierson, Arflex
Located in New York, NY
Iconic lounge chair designed by English designer, Martin Grierson, for Italian seating manufacturer
Leather, Rosewood
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H 29.14 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Black Leather and Rosewood Oxford Chair by Martin Grierson for Arflex, 1960
By Martin Grierson
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Martin Grierson black leather and rosewood Spanish Oxford chair for Arflex, 1960. - Armchair
Steel
Sold
H 28.15 in W 22.64 in D 21.66 in
Mid-Century Modern Oxford Chair by Martin Grierson for Arflex, Spain, 1963
By Martin Grierson
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Oxford model armchair designed by Martin Grierson and produced by Arflex in 1963. Both the
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 27.17 in W 23.63 in D 22.45 in
Mid-Century Modern Swivel Oxford Chair by Martin Grierson for Arflex, Spain 1963
By Arflex, Martin Grierson
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Swivel and adjustable height Oxford armchair designed by Martin Grierson for Arflex in 1963
Steel
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
$13,000 / set
H 25.99 in W 40.56 in D 36.23 in
Mario Bellini "Pianura" Armchairs for Cassina, Argilla Velvet, 1971, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Pianura" armchairs for Cassina, argilla velvet and wood, Italy, 1971, set of two. Designed in 1972, the “Pianura” sofa embodies the refined minimalism and architectur...
Wood, Velvet
$17,505 / item
H 13 in W 36 in D 52 in
Circular Coffee/Side Table Organic Black Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an u...
Steel, Iron
$9,049 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Alabaster, Brass
$16,725 / 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
$2,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
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
$14,500 / set
H 30 in W 31.5 in D 33 in
Pair of 1940's Style Classic Club or Lounge Chairs in Amber Color Shearling
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful exuberant pair of new Danish modern lounge chairs of our own design. The design is inspired by the classic designs from the 1940s but with our own design variations and up-...
Sheepskin, Beech
$13,587 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
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
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$18,063 / set
H 32.29 in W 40.16 in D 33.47 in
Rare Pair of Authentic 1950s Roberto Menghi Hall Chairs, Italy, New Pure Mohair
By Roberto Menghi, Arflex
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original pair of Roberto Menghi Hall chairs, produced by Arflex, Italy, 1950s. Newly upholstered in a premium yellow gold pure mohair fabric. The metal frames have been restored ...
Steel
$5,127Sale Price / set|30% Off
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
Wooden armchairs by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb pair of armchairs in beech wood upholstered with a bouclette fabric. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023
Fabric, Beech
$7,088 / set
H 39.77 in W 34.26 in D 37.41 in
Pair of armchairs in the style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A pair of comfortable bergère armchairs in fabric and wood, upholstered in velvet, in the style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italian manufacture, 1950s. The elegance of the bergère armch...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Olivia Cognet Ceramic Table Lamps
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of ceramic table lamps by the talented french contemporary artist Olivia Cognet. These large tubular shape lamps have mirrored design of sharp geometrical shapes, brass hardwar...
Ceramic
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless 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.
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.