Marco Zanuso Martingala Chair – Vivid Yellow Cotton Upholstery
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Dronten, NL
A single, statement-making Martingala chair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, marked with label
Steel
$4,200
H 34.65 in W 31.5 in D 33.86 in
Marco Zanuso for Arflex 'Martingala' Easy Chair in Coral Red Upholstery
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, easy chair, model 'Martingala', fabric, chromium metal, Italy, 1950s
Metal, Chrome
$25,000 / set
H 33.27 in W 32.68 in D 37.01 in
"Regent" Lounge Chairs with Footstools by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy 1960s
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Utrecht, NL
’ and the ‘Martingala’ chairs designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex - the ‘Regent’ lounge chair, designed
Metal
Unavailable
H 32.68 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
Martingala Chair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, circa 1950
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Wilnis, UT
Stunning early edition martingala chair by Marco Zanuso, manufactured by Arflex, Italy, circa 1950
Metal, Brass
Martingala Armchair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Newburgh, NY
The iconic Martingala chair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, named for the pleated accent to it's back
Unavailable
H 32 in W 32 in D 34 in
Arflex Regent Lounge Chair design Marco Zanuso 1960 Leather Upholstery
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Lambda Chair for Gavina and the Martingala Chair for Arflex.
Leather, Foam, Wood
Unavailable
H 32 in W 77 in D 43 in
1960 Italian Leather Sofa 'Regent' Designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Lambda Chair for Gavina and the Martingala Chair.
Leather, Foam, Wood
Marco Zanuso Martingala Chair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
Marco Zanuso for Artflex "Martingala" Chair. Fabric is in poor condition with stains and some
"Martingala" Chair by Marco Zanuso for Artflex
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Martingala" Chair by Marco Zanuso for Artflex. Original Upholstery but has been restuffed with new
Marco Zanuso Martingala Chair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marco Zanuso for Artflex 'Martingala' armchair
Fabric
Marco Zanuso Martingala Chairs
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, 1950s. A stunning pair of Martingala armchairs painstakingly
Pair of Armchairs Attributed to Marco Zanuso
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
based on the brass legs with spherical endings which are signature of Zanuso’s Martingala chair
Brass
Marco Zanuso for Artflex Martingala Arm Chair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marco Zanuso (1916-2001) for Artflex Martingala Arm Chair with Brass Legs
Brass
Pair of Marco Zanuso Martingala Lounge Chairs
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Marco Zanuso Martingala lounge chairs designed in 1953 with original chromed legs and black
Upholstery, Plastic
Pair Italian Martingala lounge chairs Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of elegant lounge chairs "Martingala" by Italian designer Marco Zanuso. Rather usual model
Brass
Marco Zanuso, Martingala Lounge Chair for Arflex, Italy
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1954 . A "Martingala" lounge chair, newly reupholstered in high quality fabric
Sold
H 32.68 in W 31.5 in D 35.44 in
Zanuso 'Martingala' Lounge Chairs, Arflex, 1954 Upholstery Fully Restored, Signed
By Marco Zanuso
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Lovely pair of restored 'Martingala' lounge chairs designed by Marco Zanuso in 1954, for Arflex
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 32.68 in W 29.53 in D 33.46 in
Pair of 'Martingala' Lounge Chairs by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, c. 1954
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of ‘Martingala’ lounge chairs designed by Marco Zanuso in 1954 for Arflex. These
Brass
Pair of Marco Zanuso Martingala Chairs
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare pair of Martingala lounge chairs by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, in newly upholstered grey
Rare "Martingala" Sofa by Marco Zanuso
By Arflex
Located in New York, NY
velvet. This sofa is a variation of the more commonly seen "Martingala" chair. Illustration of teh chair
Marco Zanuso Martingala Chairs
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Newburgh, NY
Classic and rare Martingala chairs by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, with period correct upholstery
Brass
Marco Zanuso Martingala Chairs
Located in Newburgh, NY
Classic and rare Martingala chairs by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, with period correct upholstery
Brass
Rare Martingala chairs by Marco Zanuso for Arflex
Located in Newburgh, NY
Unusual "martingala" chairs by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, so named for the fabric pleats in its back
Brass
Marco Zanuso Martingala Armchairs
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Newburgh, NY
Classic and rare Martingala chairs by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, with period correct upholstery
Brass
Joseph Andre Motte Arm chairs
Located in Newburgh, NY
Large armchairs by JA Motte for Steiner. The 770 echos the lines of the womb and Martingala chairs
Brass
Rare Marco Zanuso Martingala Lounge Chair
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
This single all original Marco Zanuso lounge chair comes on four brass legs. The seat and the back
Brass
Marco Zanuso Martingala, 1954 with Brass Legs, Italy
By Marco Zanuso
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
The Martingala designed by Marco Zanuso in 1954. Latex foam upholstered seat shell with removable
Brass, Metal
$11,420 / set
H 31.5 in W 30.71 in D 30.32 in
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, Pair of ''Lady'' Armchairs in Blue Cotton Velvet
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An exquisite pair of Lady lounge chairs, originally designed by the renowned Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy in 1951. These remarkable chairs have undergone meticulous reupholstering,...
Metal
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$7,000 / set
H 33.86 in W 29.53 in D 32.68 in
Pair of Newly Upholstered 100% 'Teddy' Mohair Velvet Ponti Style Lounge Chairs
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A very nice pair of 1950's Italian Lounge Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti with brass detailed feet Sourced in Italy and fully restored in The Netherlands in our in-house Upholstery...
Brass
Giampiero Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate 'Minore' Easy Chair
By Giampiero Vitelli, Rossi di Albizzate
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giampiero Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate, 'Minore' lounge chair, leather, plywood, Italy, 1961 A truly magnificent piece that scores highly on every design aspect: execution, materi...
Leather, Plywood
Danish Cabinetmaker Curved Sofa Sheepskin c1940s
Located in London, England
This wonderfully curved sofa, produced by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s, has an inviting back and wrap around arms. It also features a curved seat and has been totally refurbish...
Sheepskin, Oak
Rare Early Gio Ponti Chair, Giordano Chiesa, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Rare Gio Ponti Model armchair, Italy, 1950s. Manufactured by Giordano Chiesa, Milan, Italy. Ash and new green velvet fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Brass
On Hold|$6,831
H 32.29 in W 30.71 in D 33.86 in
Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An early, authentic Marco Zanuso lady chair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, burnt orange / rust coloured 100% mohair fabric. Brass feet with nat...
Brass
Distressed Silver Convex Mirror
Located in London, GB
A distressed silver convex mirror, with bronze finish frame. Contemporary.
Mirror
$178,440
H 45.28 in W 56.3 in D 17.33 in
Italian Art Deco Bar Cabinet in Parchment with Inlays Signed by Anzani, 1930s
By Giuseppe Anzani
Located in Meda, MB
This bar cabinet was produced in Italy, in the late 1930s and is a really unique and special piece. Its tremendous historical and artistic value is what makes this item a real piece...
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Maple, Walnut, Parchment Paper
$9,278
H 43.31 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Swedish Cabinet in Stained Pinewood by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur, 1940s
By Goran Malmvall, Svensk Fur
Located in Odense, DK
Rare cabinet in dark stained pinewood by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur. Pair of doors with relief decor. 4 shelves with dovetail joints. Original key included. Göran Malmvall (1917-...
Pine
$5,400 / set
H 38 in W 27 in D 36 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Wing Back Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback / Hi Back Lounge Chairs / armchairs by Paolo Buffa. These chairs are large, deep and comfortable; They have sensuous lines and a ...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Erberto Carboni Delfino lounge chairs Arflex Italy 1955
By Arflex, Erberto Carboni
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The iconic Delfino lounge chairs, designed by Erberto Carboni for Artflex in 1955, stand as iconic pieces of furniture. The original early versions of these chairs showcase beautiful...
Brass
$14,275
H 33.08 in W 57.88 in D 25.6 in
The chaise longue by Robsjohn-Gibbings crafted by the renowned Widdicomb Edition
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The chaise longue by Robsjohn-Gibbings, crafted by the renowned Widdicomb Edition, embodies the essence of 1950s vintage design. This elegant and timeless piece is more than just sea...
Brass
$23,910 / set
H 28.75 in W 31.5 in D 34.65 in
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Modular Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A Mario Bellini Le Bambole five piece modular sofa / chair set, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly upholstered in luxurious 100% alpaca. The pieces without arms each...
Alpaca
$15,034
H 38.59 in W 64.57 in D 27.56 in
Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist Garden of Eden / Lustgarden Chaise Longue Daybed, 1950s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist Garden of Eden (Lustgarden) chaise longue or daybed. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniets, Sweden, 1958. Newly reupholstered in green velvet.
Fabric, Beech
Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina
By Cassina
Located in London, GB
An incredible and very rare rocking chair (has been attributed to Gio Ponti in the past and shows a strong and striking resemblance to his designs) in walnut, rubber and fabric for C...
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.