Soshun Flower Stools by Masanori Umeda for Edra, Italy, 1990s
By Edra, Masanori Umeda
Located in Antwerp, BE
Striking 'Soshun' flower stools by Masanori Umeda for Edra, Italy, 1990s. Designed as sculptural
Metal
$23,000
H 34.26 in W 38.19 in D 35.44 in
Early 90's Production Getsuen & Rose Lounge Chairs Masanori Umeda for Edra Italy
By Masanori Umeda, Edra
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
stories for Edra: MASANORI UMEDA AND THE SIGN THAT BECOMES POETRY His seats are real icons that have
Aluminum, Steel
Getsuen" Armchair by Masanori Umeda for Edra, 1990
By Edra, Masanori Umeda
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Getsuen" armchair by Masanori Umeda for Edra, 1990 Getsuen is the floral armchair designed in 1990
Textile
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H 34.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Iconic Postmodern Red Rose Lounge Chair by Masanori Umeda for Edra Italia, 1990
By Masanori Umeda, Edra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare postmodern iconic design by Masanori Umeda for Edra, the Rose Chair (1990), Red Velvet
Textile
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H 34.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Iconic Postmodern Red Rose & Lily Lounge Chair Set Masanori Umeda for Edra, 1990
By Masanori Umeda, Edra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare postmodern iconic designs by Masanori Umeda for Edra, the rose chair and lily chair (1990
Textile
Getsuen Chair by Masanori Umeda for Edra Italy 1990
By Masanori Umeda, Edra
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
by Masanori Umeda. Manufactured by Edra, Italy, circa 1990. Early edition. Solid steel structure
Steel
Pink Getsuen Lili Chair by Masanori Umeda, for Edra, Italy
By Masanori Umeda
Located in Brecht, BE
A very rare easy chair model Getsuen "Lily" designed by Masanori Umeda. manufactured by Edra
Velvet
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H 32.68 in W 21.07 in D 24.81 in
Pair of Soshun Flower Bar Stools by Masanori Umeda for Edra, Italy, 1990s
By Masanori Umeda, Edra
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of Soshun flower bar stools. original velvet by Masanori Umeda for his quality editor Edra.
Metal
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H 24.81 in W 20.87 in D 22.45 in
Set of 4 Soshun Flower Stools by Masanori Umeda for Edra, Italy, 1990s
By Masanori Umeda, Edra
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Set of 4 Soshun flower stools in original velvet by Masanori Umeda for his quality editor Edra.
Metal
Masanori Umeda Getsuen Chair Edra Japan, 1990
By Masanori Umeda, Edra
Located in Munster, NRW
Lounge chair model Getsuen chair, designed by Masanori Umeda for Edra, Italy. Designed 1990. Steel
Getsuen, Lilly Chair, Designed by Masanori Umeda, Edra Italy
By Masanori Umeda, Edra
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A reupholstered iconic and whimsical sculptural lounge chair designed by Masanori Umeda for Edra
Steel
Masanori Umeda for Edra Getsuen Lily Chair
By Edra, Masanori Umeda
Located in Astoria, NY
Masanori Umeda for Edra Getsuen Lily Chair, with red velvet upholstery, Edra label to reverse. 35
Upholstery, Velvet
Vintage Rose Petal Chair by Masanori Umeda for Edra
By Masanori Umeda, Edra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, designed by Masanori Umeda for Edra is sure to make a lasting impression in any space. A robust metal frame
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Getsuen "Lily" Chair by EDRA in Red velvet by Masanori Umeda
By Masanori Umeda, Edra
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
. High technology combined with skilled craftsmanship. Getsuen “Lily” Chair by Masanori Umeda for Edra
Velvet
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H 33.86 in W 20.87 in D 23.23 in
Pair of Soshun Stools by Masanori Umeda, Italian Collection "Flowers" for Edra
By Edra, Masanori Umeda
Located in Puglia, Puglia
supporting support, designed by Masanori Umeda. The cozy seat is padded with expanded polyurethane and
Metal
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H 30.32 in W 29.53 in D 35.83 in
Getsuen Chair from the Flower Collection by Masanori Umeda for Edra, Italy, 1990
By Masanori Umeda, Edra
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
Chair by Masanori Umeda for Edra in excellent condition. Umeda's masterpiece is so iconic that one
Aluminum, Steel
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H 30.32 in W 34.26 in D 34.26 in
Rose Chair from The Flower Collection by Masanori Umeda for Edra
By Masanori Umeda, Edra
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
Artibus proudly presents this work of art . The Rose Chair is a real armchair, like a lush rose, perhaps carnivorous, but tender and sensual. Unique and precious like a haute coutur...
Aluminum
Lily Chair in Style of Masanori Umeda, 1990's
By Masanori Umeda
Located in Budapest, HU
The Lily Chair in the style of Masanori Umeda's Getsuen (Lily) Chair, designed for Edra in 1990, is
Steel, Chrome
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Rectangle Bubble Vase in Pink Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Striking and elegant, the Rectangle Bubble Vase has a unique silhouette that brings a modern and playful feel to any space. Styled in built-ins or filled with florals, this vase is a...
Marble
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
Frank Oelke double bed Pedus, 1970s
By Frank Oelke
Located in Padova, IT
Pedus double bed in solid varnished wood frame covered in resin and glossy lacquered with metal structure resting on adjustable steel and brass feets. Complete with two custom-made m...
Resin, Wood
$3,143
H 19 in Dm 9.5 in
Unique Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass & Opaline Glass Mosaic Pendant Light, 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
NOTE. We are pleased to inform you that all shipments to the United States are free from import duties and tariffs and that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secu...
Metal, Brass, Wire
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare elegant Japanese vase cast of metal, possibly brass, featuring a baluster shaped body and a wide short neck. The surface is decorated with a delicate image of a thistle flowe...
Metal
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
$290 / item
H 8.8 in Dm 5.3 in
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Mint Glass for Established & Sons
By Carlo Nason, Established & Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Mint Glass for Established & Sons Originally designed in the 1960s by Murano-based Carlo Nason, 'Gelato' has been re-engineered into a pl...
Blown Glass
Lacquered Wooden Tray with Handles – Seashell
By Les Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Bold and playful, this lacquered wooden tray features a vibrant green background adorned with a striking seashell motif. Finished with a smooth, glossy surface and practical cut-out ...
Wood
A Pair of Regency Mahogany Cane Chairs, c.1810
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of regency mahogany low-back cane bottom chairs, circa 1810. 18 ½ inches wide by 22 inches deep by 30 ¼ inches tall; seat height 17 inches
Mahogany
TRACCIA “Bird Leg” Surreal Gold Leaf and Bronze End Table, Italy
By Meret Oppenheim
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
* Please Note: This Table Offered Is From The Original SIMON International Production (1975-1980) / It is the True VINTAGE Version, not the contemporary reproduction!! Actua...
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Hedwig Bollhagen Ceramic Vase with Tiger Motif, Signed and Dated 1939
Located in Kastrup, DK
Hedwig Bollhagen (1907–2001) Unique ceramic vase by renowned German ceramicist Hedwig Bollhagen, created in 1929. The piece is signed with her monogram “HB” and dated 6 October 1939....
Ceramic
$332
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
$3,950 / set
H 6 in W 3.25 in D 3 in
Los Castillo Silver Hummingbird Creamer, Sugar & Ladle, Taxco 1960s
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical Los Castillo silver hummingbird creamer, lidded sugar bowl, and matching ladle, handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico, circa 1960s. Each vessel is accented with finely detailed humm...
Silver Plate, Brass
$4,700Sale Price|21% Off
H 29.25 in W 33.5 in
Antique Cat Painting "Cat with Butterfly in a Meadow" Arthur Heyer 1872-1931
By Arthur Heyer
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Antique Cat Painting "Cat with Butterfly in a Meadow" Arthur Heyer 1872-1931 Oil on canvas Signed lower right "Heyer A." 25 1/2 x 21 (29 1/4 x 33 1/2 frame) inches From 1890 to 18...
Oil, Canvas
From his cheerful Getsuen Lily chair to his provocative Ginza robot cabinet, Masanori Umeda’s furniture designs are often described by critics and collectors alike as poetic, ironic and full of whimsy.
Umeda was born in 1941 in Kanagawa, graduating from Tokyo’s Kuwasawa Design School in 1962. In 1967, he moved to Milan, Italy, where he began his design career working in the studio of Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. From 1970 to 1979, Umeda was a design consultant for the Olivetti studio, and there he met prolific furniture designer and architect Ettore Sottsass, who founded the Memphis Group, Italy's boldest, brashest postmodern design movement.
In the early 1980s, Umeda joined Memphis, creating his most famous piece, the Tawayara boxing ring seating unit in 1981. Comprising a monochrome, Tatami matte floor, tie-dyed cushions, bungee-style ropes and flexible lighting at each of the four corners, the Tawayara was Umeda’s homage to space-constrained Japanese living areas. It remains one of Umeda’s rarest pieces (only 30 were ever made). Fashion designer and icon Karl Lagerfeld once owned a Tawayara boxing ring that featured prominently in his Monaco apartment.
In 1986, Umeda returned to Japan and opened his U-MetaDesign Studio (now Umeda Design Studio Inc.) in Tokyo, garnering accolades for his uniquely lighthearted collection of armchairs, lounge chairs, table lamps and decorative objects.
Over the course of his career, Umeda has won several awards, including the BraunPrize in 1968, the Grand Prix of Japan Display Design Award in 1981, the Japan Commercial Space Design Award in 1984 and the Grand Prix of Good Design Award in 1990.
Umeda continues to design furnishings that embody the spirit of postmodernism, enjoying collaborations with Memphis Milano and Italian furniture manufacturer Edra. His pieces have been exhibited internationally and are held in the collections of museums around the world, including the M+ Museum in Hong Kong, which acquired more than 180 of his works in 2015.
On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage Masanori Umeda seating, lighting and serveware.
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.