Michiel Van Der Kley Orange Isobel Sofa for Artifort, 2000s
By Artifort
Located in Miami, FL
Isobel sofa in original Kravdat Tonus 4 orange fabric designed by Michiel Van Der Kley for Artifort, 2000s. The Isobel sofa is characterized by its retro-futuristic look.
Steel
Isobel Sofa by Michiel Van Der Kley for Artifort
By Artifort
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s. Netherlands. Removeable side pillows, and reupholstered in Raf Simons Kvadrat Vidar fabric.
Fabric
Sold
H 40.95 in W 30.32 in D 43.71 in
Contemporary Workstation Desk and Chair by Michiel Van Der Kley for Artifort
By Artifort
Located in Paris, FR
21st century modern made to measure white mobile all-in-one Globus work station designed by Michiel Van Der Kley in 2006 composed of a comfortable swivelling office chair and a folda...
Aluminum
Michiel Van Der Kley C-725 Bird Sofa for Artifort
By Artifort
Located in The Hague, NL
Sofa named as "Bird" sofa due to its sculptural shape designed by Michiel Van Der Kley for Artifort manufacture, made in 1990s period.
Aluminum
Sold
H 29.14 in W 82.68 in D 33.08 in
Rare Base Spectrum Michiel van der Kley Sofa Aluminium Frame, 2001
By 't Spectrum
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
This sofa was designed by Michiel van der Kley for Spectrum in 2001. There are only around the 30 pieces and is therefore extremely rare.
Aluminum
Michiel Van Der Kley for Artifort Pair of Birds Sofas
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sculptural sofa by Artifort with aluminum frame and legs. In original celery Tonus fabric by Kvadrat for Maharam in as new condition on both pieces.
Aluminum
Arco I-Con Walnut Desk with Two Drawers
By Arco
Located in Vancouver, BC
Designed by Michiel van der Kley, the I-con is a unique white corian desk with two integrated walnut wood drawers and stainless steel legs.
Isobel sofa design Van Der Kley - Artifort 2003
By Artifort
Located in The Hague, NL
Isobel sofa design Van Der Kley - Artifort 2003 - is a two-faced sofa. The embracing arm supports within the armrests compose a comfortable couch. The arm supports out of the armres...
Metal
Conco Chair by Michel van der Kley for Artifort, 1990s
By Artifort
Located in Hilversum, NL
Could a chair be as streamlined as the body of an airplane? A body that looks rounded, similar to a boulder being eroded for a long time in the sea before it reaches its ultimate sha...
Metal, Aluminum
Sold
H 26.38 in W 48.82 in D 32.68 in
Artifort Blue, White and Grey Swamp Chair Extra Large by Michiel De Kley, 2009
By Artifort
Located in Schagen, NL
The Swamp is the latest of Michiel Van Der Kley’s creations for Artifort. Inviting and extremely comfortable, Swamp extra large, a perfect loveseat comes with a comfortable pouffe th...
Fabric
$16,948 / set
H 26.38 in W 75.6 in D 37.8 in
Orange Cord Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Original
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Original early B&B Italia Organic Modern 2-piece Camaleonda sectional sofa by Mario Bellini in orange cord fabric. Consists of two lounge chairs of the largest 3x3 format in the ...
Fabric, Cord, Foam, Plywood
Cleopatra Sofa by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This beautiful model Cleopatra chaise longue or sofa was designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort in the 70's. This original Artifort piece has just been reupholstered with lov...
Fabric
Kartell Trix Sofa Bed by Piero Lissoni in Orange
By Kartell, Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Trix is made up of three different elements connected by an elegant system of elastics which can transform and adapt to different uses through easy rotation. Trix can be an original ...
Fabric, Plastic
Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa in Orange Red Upholstery
By Theo Ruth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, sofa, fabric, lacquered steel, The Netherlands, 1970. A Dutch two-seat sofa in orange red colored fabric by Theo Ruth. The back tilts slightly backwards and ...
Steel
2023 Pierre Paulin for Ligne Roset Pumpkin 3-Seat Large Settee / Sofa
By Pierre Paulin, Ligne Roset
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Pumpkin Sofa made of an ABS base and polyether foam covered in a green wool Vidar Perroquet fabric. The sofa was designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Ligne ...
Fabric, Foam
ABCD 2-seat Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning sculptural ABCD 2-seat sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. The sofa is composed of three separate segments, characterized by the lovely wave-shaped curves...
Metal
$23,500
H 25.6 in W 96.46 in D 31.5 in
Pierre Paulin ABCD Three-Seater Sofa for Artifort, Netherlands, 1969
By Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Pierre Paulin in 1968 and produced by Artifort in the Netherlands from 1969, the ABCD sofa is one of the most recognisable designs of the Space Age era. Rather than readi...
Fabric, Foam
$31,480
H 25.6 in W 94.49 in D 28.75 in L 25.6 in
Pierre Paulin for Artifort Rare First Edition ABCD Three-Seat Sofa, 1968
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
An exceptionally rare first-edition ABCD three-seat sofa (Model F260), designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. This highly sought-after early production example is distingui...
Fabric, Foam
$9,590
H 26.78 in W 94.49 in D 35.83 in
1970s Sistema 61 Giancarlo Piretti Castelli Italian Design Orange Modular Sofa
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Brescia, IT
"Sistema 41" Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli 1974 Iconic Modular sofa 8 elements in orange velvet Black plastic base Upholstery original vintage (some stains on the velvet)...
Velvet
$8,399 / item
H 25.99 in W 75.6 in D 35.83 in
Customizable Artifort Cleopatra Chaise Lounge by Geoffrey D. Harcourt RDI
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
Countless designers have been inspired by the IDEA behind the chaise lounge. Here is the interpretation of Geoffrey Harcourt from 1970. A perfect seat on which to stretch out and unw...
Textile
$8,084 / item
H 25.2 in W 88.59 in D 36.23 in
Customizable Artifort Forte Sofa by Studio Stefan Scholten
By Artifort
Located in New York, NY
extra cushions not included. Forte is an elegant and luxurious high-end sofa programme with a supremely comfortable deep seat, soft, rounded corners and an inviting design. The expr...
Upholstery
$7,080 / item
H 28.35 in W 80.71 in D 31.11 in
Customizable Artifort 905 Sofa by Artifort Design Group
By Artifort
Located in New York, NY
This design, dating from 1964, is still up to date. As slim and tender as your first love. A Classic that is now in production for its second time. Now available as contract seating ...
Textile
$1,727 / item
H 19.88 in W 74.65 in D 29.5 in
Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Ochre by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A veritable icon made by Kartell, the mass-tinted polypropylene Bubble club sofa was a Pioneer of a new concept in furniture accessories: the Industrial sofa made entirely of plastic...
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Funky Sculptural Sofa made by Artifot
By Artifort
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super groovy well built sofa made by Artifort in the Netherlands. Fabric is original & in poor condition. Needs a basic recovering to be excellent.
Chrome
Customizable Artifort Bras Sofa by Khodi Feiz
By Artifort
Located in New York, NY
The Bras invites you to make yourself comfortable, and embraces you. Reclining and taking it easy, or sitting cosily in a corner, enjoy the relaxation and comfort offered by this bea...
Textile
Theo Ruth f815 Sofa by Artifort, Netherlands, 1958
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
F815 sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958. This is are rare, amazing and sophisticated center-piece. The sofa is upholstered in a wool fabric which has some fading. ...
Metal
Polka dot desk lamp by Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Handcrafted ceramic desk lamp by Jossolini. This unique piece is built and decorated by hand. Both the base and the lampshade is made of white stoneware, and decorated with black g...
Ceramic
$9,026 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Ten Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Lime Velvet Plushy Dedar, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
$4,350
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 43.31 in
Black Leather Togo 3 seater Sofa Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Classic French Togo by Michel Ducaroy for luxury brand Ligne Roset. Originally designed in the 1970s the iconic Togo sofa is now a design classic. Timeless comfort and style make thi...
Leather
$1,695
H 15.75 in W 81.75 in D 36.75 in
1960s Cleopatra Daybed by A.R. Cordemeyer for Auping, Teak and Black Metal
By Auping, A.R. Cordemeijer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cleopatra daybed by A.R. Cordemeyer combines sleek enameled metal with warm teak end caps and includes a new black mattress and cylindrical bolster. Developed in 1953 for Royal Aupin...
Metal
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
$5,190
H 34.65 in W 34.65 in D 31.5 in
Art Deco / Swedish Grace Lounge Chair in Red Jacquard Velvet, 1930s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Striking Art Deco / Swedish Grace lounge chair dating from the 1930s, distinguished by its generous proportions, sculptural silhouette and richly patterned upholstery. The chair fea...
Velvet
Sold|$8,900
H 30 in W 10.23 in D 3.93 in
Max Ingrand Pendant Lamp by Fontana Arte, Brass and Glass, Italy, 1960
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Vienna, AT
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte pendant lamp, Italy, 1960. Formidable smaller pendant light which comes in chromed brass and textured acid-etched (blinded) shield-form reflector shades. T...
Brass
Sarah Ellison Muse Modular Sofa in Cognac Velvet, Mid-Century Modern
Located in San Carlos, CA
A four-piece modular sofa from Sarah Ellison's celebrated "Muse" collection for Ellison Studios, upholstered in a warm cognac velvet. The set comprises two armless seat modules and t...
Velvet, Hardwood
Sold|$4,475
H 3.5 in W 8 in D 3.25 in
Art Deco Lawson Model P-40 "Zephyr" Streamlined Copper & Brass Electric Clock
By Lawson
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional Art Deco Lawson Model P-40 streamlined digital electric clock, crafted in America circa 1935, embodies the bold, futuristic aesthetic of the Machine Age era. Designe...
Brass, Copper
Mid-Century Italian Brass "Question Mark" Magnifying Glass
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid-Century Italian brass "Question Mark" magnifying glass.
Brass
$38,500
H 31.5 in W 154.73 in D 53.15 in
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobios Post-Modern Croissant Sofa in Off-White Fabric
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, sofa, reupholstered fabric, France, late 1970s The Croissant sofa, designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, epitomizes the organic and fluid design ...
Fabric
1960s Rosewood Oval Table in the Style of Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Vintage rosewood table or desk on chrome base, in the style of Florence Knoll's "Table Desk" designed in 1961. Large rosewood surface with stunning grain and figure. Chrome base in...
Chrome
Carlo Scarpa for Bernini '795' Library in Metal and Walnut
By Bernini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Scarpa for Bernini, library or wall unit, model '795', walnut, metal, Italy, design 1935, edition made in 1980s Stunning library designed by Carlo Scarpa for Bernini. This wal...
Metal
$1,700
H 20.48 in Dm 36.23 in
Eero Aarnio for Asko Chair Orange Fiberglass Pastil or 'Pastille', Finland, 1968
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An orange high gloss fiberglass 'Pastille' ('pastil' or 'Gyro') chair designed by Finish designer Eero Aarnio in 1968 for modern furniture maker Asko Oy in Helsinki, Finland. This vi...
Fiberglass
Cini Boeri for Arflex 'Tuttoletto' Queen Bed in Oak
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Arflex, 'Tuttoletto' queen bed, oak veneer, Italy, 1978 Exceptional piece of furniture designed by Cini Boeri for Arflex in 1978. This monumental bedroom unit present...
Oak
$18,700
H 26.38 in W 59.06 in D 34.65 in
Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscape in Red Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ubald Klug for De Sede, DS-1025 'Terrazza' landscape sofa, leather, Switzerland, 1970s. Waterfall shaped sofa in red brown leather by the Swiss manufacturer De Sede. The design for...
Leather
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.