$3,500 / set
H 32 in W 35 in D 32 in
2015 Brian Kane Herman Miller Swoop Club Lounge Chairs, Gray Fabric (Pair)
By Brian Kane
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Swoop Club Lounge Chairs, originally designed by Brian Kane for Herman Miller in
Foam, Wood, Fabric
$420Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 16 in Dm 16 in
Pair of "Swoop" Tables / Stools by Brian Kane for Herman Miller
By Brian Kane, Herman Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of "Swoop" tables / stools by Brian Kane for Herman Miller, circa 2010s. The
Steel
$3,000 / set
H 30.5 in W 33 in D 32 in
Swoop Plywood Lounge Chairs in Wool & Ash by Brian Kane for Herman Miller, Pair
By Brian Kane, Herman Miller
Located in Stamford, CT
Brian Kane's Swoop Collection for Herman Miller embodies a modern interpretation of midcentury
Chrome
$1,000
H 32 in W 33 in D 29 in
2016 Swoop Lounge Chair by Brain Kane for Herman Miller in Salt & Pepper Fabric
By Brian Kane, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Swoop Plywood Lounge Chair, designed by Brian Kane for Herman Miller in 2010. The listed
Steel
Sold
H 30 in W 33 in D 27.5 in
Pair of Modern Brian Kane for Herman Miller Swoop Lounge Chairs in Navy & White
By Herman Miller, Brian Kane
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of modern "Swoop" plywood lounge chairs designed by Brian Kane for Herman Miller. Upholstered
Steel
Sold
H 30.71 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Brian Kane for Herman Miller Green Swoop Plywood Armchairs, Set of 2
By Brian Kane, Herman Miller
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Brian Kane for Herman Miller, the Swoop furniture collection came from the designer’s
Plywood, Fabric
Sold
H 30.71 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Herman Miller by Brian Kane Green Swoop Plywood Armchairs, Set of Two
By Brian Kane, Herman Miller
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Brian Kane for Herman Miller, the Swoop furniture collection came from the designer’s
Fabric, Plywood
Sold
H 99 in W 33 in D 32 in
Herman Miller Swoop Plywood Lounge Chairs in Terra Cotta by Brian Kane, Pair
By Herman Miller, Brian Kane
Located in Stamford, CT
Brian Kane's Swoop Collection for Herman Miller embodies a modern interpretation of midcentury
Steel
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Velvet, Gold Edition
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
The next generation of Eero Saarinen's famed executive chairs have arrived, 100% authentic Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs completely restored ground-up with an extra touch ...
Steel
Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Milo Baughman Chesterfield style tufted sofa with wood plinth base. In good vintage condition, circa 1980s Dimension: 84" long 32" deep 26" tall seat height 14".
Fabric
A French Roche Bobois leather sectional sofa.
By Roche Bobois
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Roche Bobois leather sectional sofa.
Leather, Wood
$1,712Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 25.6 in W 59 in D 13.8 in
"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
By Moroso, Diesel Creative Team 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Perf" is a credenza, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, in varnished steel black mat, with doors in varnished steel available in these colors: copper, blac...
Steel
On Hold|$4,400
H 32 in W 20 in D 25 in
Mid Century Robert Haussmann for Stendig RH-304 De Sede Chairs Set of 6
By Stendig Co., Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A unique set of (6) RH-304 Suede chairs. designed by Robert Haussmann and manufactured by Stendig De Sede. This set was made circa 1960. these chairs are upholstered in Light Tan Sue...
Chrome
$6,500
H 35 in W 40.5 in D 37 in
Expertly Restored - Eero Saarinen “Womb” Forest Green Leather Chair for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Steel
$1,240Sale Price|34% Off
H 34.25 in W 23.5 in D 28.25 in
Alvar Aalto Armchair 406, Bentwood, Mid-Century Modern, Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
Armchair 406 combines simple elegance with comfort. Since wood changes over time, the armrests are formed from a single piece that is then split in half, ensuring that as the chair ...
Bentwood
$2,765Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 30 in W 29 in D 30 in
Pair Italian Leather and Polished Steel Barcelona Lounge Chairs, 4 Available
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of iconic “Barcelona” chairs in the style of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Initially created for the German Pavilion at the Barcelona exposition, each chair features a sturdy poli...
Leather
$3,840Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28.5 in W 32.5 in D 35 in
Pair of Reupholstered Orange Velvet Rouched and Tufted Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely pair of chairs we had reupholstered in an Orange or "cayenne" velvet. The fabric is beautifully rouched along the sides and tufted on the body. They have four legs each. In ...
Fabric
70s-80s coffee table with glass top
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Center coffee table, stained beech wood, smoked glass top. Good conditions.
Smoked Glass, Beech
$2,495 / set
H 30.75 in W 22.75 in D 25.25 in
Pair of Kodawood Bentwood Lounge Chairs with an Animal Print Fabric C1960
By Kodawood
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of bentwood chairs by Kodawood C1960. Walnut frames in excellent vintage condition that were mildly restored. Animal print fabric is vintage and shows well, its not ne...
Brass
Lounge Chair by Florence Knoll for Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A lounge chair formed by an armless button-tufted upholstered seat resting on a matte steel, rectilinear architectural frame.
Steel
Guillerme & Chambron Sofa in Teal Upholstery
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron, sofa, oak, fabric, France, 1960s Beautiful two-seat settee by Guillerme & Chambron, in solid oak. The back of the seat has been beautifully finished with woode...
Fabric, Oak
Pair Knoll Pfister Black Leather Lounge Chairs, 1980
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Knoll Pfister Black Leather Lounge Chair, 1980. Original black leather is great condition.
Leather
Milo Baughman Style Walnut Scoop Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman Style Walnut Scoop Lounge Chair and Ottoman The chair measures: 30 wide x 32 deep x 33.75 high, with a seat height of 15.5 inches and arm height/chair clearance of 20 ...
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 14 in W 36 in D 36 in
Striking Large Patterned Leather & Chrome Base Coffee Ottoman / Table by Minotti
By Minotti
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking large patterned leather and chrome base ottoman / coffee table by Minotti, circa 1990s. This contemporary and large piece has a stylish faux crocodile patterned leather on a...
Chrome
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.