$24,900 / set
H 35.04 in W 68.9 in D 35.44 in
Ultra Rare Fuchsia Magenta Sofa and Armchair Set by Maurice Mourra Freres
By Maurice Mourra Freres
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful and ultra rare sofa set from middle of the 1950s by Maurice Mourra Freres (one sofa and
Brass, Metal
François Letourneur Lounge Chair in Red Velvet and Brass
By François Letourneur, Maurice Mourra Freres
Located in Waalwijk, NL
François Letourneur for Maurice Mourra Freres, lounge chair, velvet upholstery, brass, France
Brass
Single Armchair
By Maurice Mourra Freres
Located in New York, NY
Over-upholstered armchair in distressed blue leather and light-grey fabric supported by brass legs.
Brass
Sold
H 36 in W 27 in D 34.5 in
French Lounge Chairs by Francois Letourneur and Edited by Maurice Mourra, Paris
By Maurice Mourra Freres
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of French lounge chairs designed by Francois Letourneur and edited by Maurice Mourra, Paris
Fabric
Pair of 1950s Francois Letoneur Armchairs
By François Letourneur, Maurice Mourra Freres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 1950s armchairs by the French designer Francois Letorneur. Reupholstered, with new fabric by Kvadrat Perfect vintage condition.
Brass
Rare Maurice Mourra Lounge Set
By Maurice Mourra Freres
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Located in NY Documented Dimensions armchair 28.5" W x 36" D x 33" H sofa 80 W x 36 D x 33 H.
Metal
Pair of Armchairs by François Letourneur for Maurice Mourra
By François Letourneur, Maurice Mourra Freres
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of armchairs by François Letourneur for Maurice Mourra, France, 1950s.
Francois Letourneur Pair of Reupholstered Lounge Chairs
By Maurice Mourra Freres
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Francois Letourneur for Maurice Mourra, pair of lounge chairs, fabric and brass, France, 1950s
Metal, Brass
Maurice Mourra Armchairs, France, circa 1955
By Maurice Mourra Freres
Located in Munich, DE
Rare pair of Maurice Mourra armchairs, France, circa 1955, reupholstered, new fabric by Kvadrat
Brass
Sold
H 33.47 in W 26.78 in D 37.41 in
Pair of Armchairs by François Letourneur for Maurice Mourra, France, circa 1955
By Maurice Mourra Freres, François Letourneur
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Armchairs by François Letourneur for Maurice Mourra, France, circa 1955. We only have
Brass, Metal
$974 / item
H 31 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Multicolored Blue by Ferruccio Laviani
By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lamp with an inimitable style, Bourgie is one of Kartell’s best sellers, skillfully combining Classic style, richness and tradition with innovation and irony. The Baroque style bas...
Plastic
$16,991 / 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
$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
$5,741
H 34.65 in W 84.65 in D 35.44 in
Divano Curvo Cesare Lacca 1950s piedi a cono in legno Mid-century
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sofà Italiano Cesare Lacca curvo Italia 1950s piedi in legno.
Velvet
Italian Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and floral fabric sofa or settee designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Moderate wear to wood consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric in distressed condition ideally ...
Fabric, Wood
$12,900Sale Price|28% Off
H 33.5 in W 35 in D 37 in
Vladimir Kagan Model #100A Barrel Lounge Chair in Velvet, c. 1973, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare collectors piece is the Vladimir Kagan model #100-A 'Barrel Lounge Chair' on ball casters, designed in 1947, signed with Vladimir Kagan Designs label. The gorgeous velve...
Velvet
Restored 1970s Palazzo Torta Sofa in Dusty Pink Silk Velvet
Located in Florence, Tuscany
I love a 'Palazzo Torta' sofa. These wonderful round sofas are mainly found in large palazzi or in old hotels in Italy. This one was found in Naples - it was made in the 1970s and we...
Canvas, Cotton, Silk, Velvet
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
$3,731
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Pink Como Velvet Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 seater sofa in pink Como velvet upholstery It looks like it's straight out of a movie, with its generous curves and wide armrests. It is a real invitation ...
Upholstery
$2,950
H 37.41 in W 37.01 in D 35.04 in
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chair in Off-White Fabric & Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of club chairs, fabric, beech, Italy, 1950s Classic pair of lounge chairs being a wonderful example of Italian design from the 1950s. The chairs are bold and curvy, yet very el...
Fabric, Beech
Italian Venetian Grotto Seashell Settee
By Pauly et Cie
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt settee with triple seashell seat and dolphin & seahorse motif (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
American Designer, Sofa, Iron, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green fabric and black-lacquered iron sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.5"H x 100.0"W x 33.0"D Seat Height (inches): 15.25" Arm Hei...
Iron
$4,257
H 28.35 in W 90.56 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Pink Como Velvet Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Pink Como Velvet Upholstery It looks like it's straight out of a movie, with its generous curves and wide armrests. It is a real invitation to...
Upholstery
$145,000
H 106 in W 66 in D 26 in
Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Library Ladders, Napoleon III Style
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...
Walnut
$34,350Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 78.75 in Dm 70.87 in
Shell Bed for Little Girl Bedroom Nacre Painted
Located in Paris, FR
Shell bed for little girl bedroom. Made in fiberglass, nacre painted. Inside, it contains LEDs lighting. Only the mattress is included. Bedcover and eiderdown pillows not included.
Fiberglass
Pink Grace Armchair by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Pink grace armchair by Royal Stranger Dimensions: 96 x 70 x 70 cm Materials: Blossom pink velvet with polished brass. Available in: Mint green, light pink, royal green, royal re...
Brass
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.