$3,709Sale Price / item|20% Off
Postmodern Cotton Velvet Suh Muh Dining Chair Handmade in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Exclusively handcrafted by our expert artisans, the Mak Suh Muh dining chair is upholstered in different cotton velvet colors and patterns. Abandoning all the rules of mixing pattern...
Velvet, Wood
Postmodern Soleil Armchair in Cotton Velvet, Lacquer and Marble by Mavo Atelier
By Mavo Atelier
Located in Trofa, PT
Showcasing artistic brilliance and impeccable craftsmanship, the Soleil Armchair is a statement piece that easily commands attention. An inviting, generously contoured seat anchors t...
Marble
Postmodern Rondo Geometric Armchair in Stripes Fabric Handmade by Mavo Atelier
By Mavo Atelier
Located in Trofa, PT
Playful yet poised, the Rondo Armchair captures the joy of post-modern design while promising the kind of comfort that invites you to stay a little longer. Defined by its clean, geom...
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Cotton, Linen
Pair of Postmodern Angular Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of sculptural Postmodern lounge chairs. Angular barrel back form in newly reupholstered sapphire cotton velvet.
Cotton, Velvet
$9,856
H 29.14 in W 47.25 in D 36.23 in
Le Bambole armchair in cotton by Mario Bellini for B&b Italy 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole armchair designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia, 1972 Polyurethane structure, original cotton fabric. Excellent conditions, slight fading and small spots, le Bambole...
Fabric, Cotton, Rubber
$5,391Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 37.41 in D 31.5 in
Postmodern Galatea Armchair, Kirkby Fabric, Handmade in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Galatea armchair is part of the new Malabar's collection - Future Classics. Know for his surrealist paintings, Salvador Dalí was one of the most controversial and paradoxical artist...
Marble
$3,132Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 32.29 in W 28.35 in D 25.6 in
21st Century Viginti XX Dining Chair Cotton Velvet Made in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Modernism, a concurrent search for new modes of expression, was a far-reaching ideology applied across virtually all forms of creative expression. Building on late 19th century prece...
Brass
$5,100 / item
H 29.53 in W 32.68 in D 38.19 in
Modern Velvet Accent Chair by Munna Design Studio, Handmade in Europe
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
A modern, low-slung slipper-style accent chair characterized by a deep, enveloping silhouette and sculptural proportions. The chair features a rounded, overstuffed profile with a con...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
$5,054Sale Price / item|25% Off
H 27.56 in W 37.41 in D 31.5 in
Postmodern Velvet Galatea Armchair Handmade in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Galatea armchair is part of the new Malabar's collection - Classic futures. Know for his surrealist paintings, Salvador Dalí was one of the most controversial and paradoxical arti...
Marble
$2,400 / item
H 31.5 in W 18.5 in D 19 in
H Dining Chair Upholstered in COM (costumer's own material) by Estudio Persona
By Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our newest Estudio Persona dining chair. A comfortable seat is partnered with a sculptural back and blocky, padded legs. A comforting softness combined with constructivist sturdiness...
Fabric, Mohair, Foam, Wood
$4,485 / item
H 27.56 in W 29.14 in D 30.32 in
Armchair with a Distinctive Design, Fully Upholstered in Velvet By José Castro
Located in New York, NY
This is a modern, upholstered armchair characterized by its distinctive design where the armrests seamlessly connect and flow into the backrest. This creates a continuous, rounded, a...
Upholstery, Velvet
$4,026 / item
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 35.44 in
KORA Armchair - Contemporary Sculptural Statement Seat w/ Fabric by MainGUILTY
By Carlos Mello
Located in Freamunde, PT
The Kora Armchair by MainGUILTY is a masterpiece of contemporary furniture design, blending organic anatomical inspiration with high-end European craftsmanship. This functional sculp...
Fabric, Textile, Foam
$4,870 / item
H 28.75 in W 29.53 in D 27.56 in
Contemporary Minimalist Armchair Fully Upholstered In Performance Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and bold, this custom-made armchair is a statement piece for any space. Curving edges with hugging back for the ultimate comfort with a high-density foam fixed seat. Contact ...
Wood, Upholstery, Velvet
$3,780 / item
H 32.3 in W 37.8 in D 40.2 in
Handmade Noor Armchair in Bouclé and Velvet Upholstery by Nolita Harbour
Located in Carvalhosa, PT
The Noor Armchair is a seamless blend of organic curves and luxurious materials, designed to bring both sophistication and comfort into any living space. Wrapped in a sumptuous combi...
Bouclé, Velvet
Arflex Hall Armchair in Fabric Riga by Roberto Menghi
By Arflex, Roberto Menghi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hall Armchair is designed by Roberto Menghi for Arflex. This armchair receives in 1959 the honorable mention for the Compasso d’Oro. We are at the end of the ‘50s: an interesting ser...
Metal
$1,296Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 24.81 in
Mid-Century Modern Velvet Dining Chair with Solid Wood Customizable
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern dining chair upholstered in velvet. Crafted of solid wood frame stained in variety of colors. Curved back for greater support and comfort to enjoy long dinners. R...
Velvet, Wood
$6,382 / item
H 31.5 in W 37.41 in D 33.47 in
Modern Conchula Swivel Accent Chair, Italian Mohair, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Dedar, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Conchula Swivel Accent Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Conchula swivel accent chair is a room-defining furniture piece, di...
Brass
$1,810 / item
H 30.71 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
21st Century Modern Textile Small Armchair With Removable Cotton Velvet Cover
By Federico Carandini
Located in Milan, IT
The Nova small armchair is the latest addition to the homonymous family of products. It is a light-weight textile armchair with a precious look and a fully removable fabric cover. Th...
Velvet
$4,524 / item
H 26.78 in W 34.65 in D 32.68 in
Postmodern Soleil Armchair in Yellow Velvet, Wood and Travertine by Mavo Atelier
By Mavo Atelier
Located in Trofa, PT
Showcasing artistic brilliance and impeccable craftsmanship, the Soleil Armchair is a statement piece that easily commands attention. An inviting, generously contoured seat anchors t...
Stone, Travertine
$2,483Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 25.2 in D 24.02 in
21st Century Helen Dining Chair Cotton Velvet Wood Made in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Helen studied Helen Williams Jackson was a dancer and fashion model. Helen studied dance, art, and drama before obtaining work as a stylist for a New York photography studio. Drawi...
Brass
$1,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 51.19 in W 36.62 in D 12.6 in
Cool Dutch 1970's Space Age Vanity Dressing Table & Matching Wallmounted Mirror
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Fantastic 1970's Space Age Bedroom Vanity / Dressing Table The Vanity has an adjustable mirror and a drawer unit for storing your make up goodies A cute wall mounted mirror in yel...
Brass
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$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
Pink Marble Side Table ‘Flow’
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
FLOW is a modern pink marble side table with a clean shape and a wave detail at the bottom. The simple cube form is combined with a flowing base, giving the table a light and playful...
Marble, Stone
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$9,433 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
"Bold" Pink Marble Bold Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
The BOLD pink marble Side Table is built from solid stone with clean lines and a simple structure. Its surface highlights the natural tones and patterns of pink marble. This minimal...
Marble
$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
$12,200 / item
H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 35.44 in
Contemporary Mexican Design Handcrafted Wood Cabinet Carmen, Mirror
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Carmen is a bartender, a storage cabinet with a functional design. Inside, it has a pair of drawers for storing objects, space for bottles, compartments for glasses and a cup holder...
Steel
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, 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
Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of Nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern organic wall lamps is composed of a hand...
Brass
Pink Quartz Bubble Sconces by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pair of pink quartz bubble sconces with the polished brass finishes. Created by Phoenix gallery NYC. Each sconce installed four sockets. Use four 60w LED warm light bulbs. Total 240...
Rock Crystal
$1,739 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
Vivai del Sud Lounge Chair in Pink Fabric Upholstery
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vivai del Sud, lounge chair, pink fabric upholstery, Italy, 1970s This vibrant and cheerful lounge chair was created in the 1970s. This playful lounge chair is upholstered in a shi...
Fabric
Zebra Gold Sofa in Velvet Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa Zebra gold with structure in solid wood. Upholstered and covered with high quality zebra gold velvet fabric. With silvered oval nails. Cushions in option, not included. Excep...
Velvet, Wood
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.