$16,412 / set
H 28.35 in W 38.59 in D 38.59 in
Mimo Padova Black Leader Modulaire Lounge chairs "Velasquez" - 1970
By Mimo Padova
Located in Oirlo, LI
Lounge chairs "Velasquez". Crafted in the 1970s by Mimo Padova, these Italian-made lounge chairs offer a
Leather
$10,824Sale Price / set|34% Off
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
Lounge chairs Model Velasquez made by Mimo Padova, 1970s
By Mimo Padova
Located in Oirlo, LI
", straight from the 1970s. This set of two lounge chairs, produced by Mimo Padova in Italy, offers a unique
Fabric, Bouclé
$14,118 / set
H 29.53 in W 35.44 in D 38.19 in
Pair of Velasquez Slipper Chairs by Mimo Padova. Italy, 1970s
By Mimo Padova
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
design editor manufacture Mimo J. Padova. New upholstery with a bouclé fabric. In the style of Pierre
Metal
Velasquez lounge chair by Mimo Padova 1970s
By Mimo Padova
Located in OSS, NB
Velasquez lounge chair by Mimo Padova , Italy 1970s. Newly reupholstered in a limited edition
Fabric
Sold
H 29.93 in W 38.59 in D 40.16 in
Mimo Padova Velasquez Modular Sofa in Brown Leather and Chrome, Italy, 1970s
By Mimo Padova
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Very rare and beautiful brown leather and chrome Velasquez modular sofa by Mimo Padova, Italy 1970s
Chrome
Modular Sofa ‘Velasquez’ by Mimo Padova, Italy 1970s
By Mimo Padova
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Modular sofa 'Velasquez' by Mimo Padova, Italy 1970s. Very comfortable sofa consisting out of three
Chrome
Modular Sofa ‘Velasquez’ by Mimo Padova, Italy, 1970s
By Mimo Padova
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Modular sofa 'Velasquez' by Mimo Padova, Italy 1970s. Very comfortable sofa consisting out of four
Metal
Sold
H 28 in W 38 in D 40 in
Mid-Century Italian Velasquez Modular Sofa in Brown Leather & Chrome Mimo Padova
By Mimo Padova
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This "Velasquez" modular sofa, designed by Mimo Padova in the 1970s, is a striking example of Mid
Chrome
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H 30.32 in W 37.8 in D 39.77 in
Stunning Velasquez Vintage Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather by Mimo Padova Italy
By Mimo Padova
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
by Mimo Padova Italy in 1970s. This unique design piece from Italy is very comfortable and is
Leather
Sold
H 30 in W 39 in D 39 in
Pair Ivory Boucle "Velasquez" Modular Lounge Chairs by Mimo Padova, Italy, 1970s
By Mimo Padova
Located in New York, NY
Pair of original "Velasquez" modular lounge chairs by Mimo Padova, Italy, 1970s. Very comfortable
Chrome
Sold
H 29 in W 35.5 in D 26 in
Pair of 'Velasquez' Lounge Chairs in Camel Chenille by Mimo Padova, Italy, 1970s
By Mimo Padova
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Mimo Padova in the 1970s, this pair of sculptural ‘Velasquez’ lounge chairs channels
Chrome
Vintage Velasquez Lounge Chair, Mimo Padova, 1970s
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Vintage Velasquez lounge chair with stunning chrome-wrapped profile/back and perfect chubby curves
Chrome
$15,294
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It features brown alpaca velvet upholstery and a chrome tubular ca...
Chrome
$19,859 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$1,190 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 24.41 in
Django • Sienna Earth • Sculptural Textured Velvet Ottoman by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
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
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$1,058 / set
H 22.05 in W 23.63 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs or Club Chairs, 1970s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Beautiful and unique shape, made entirely from foam with a plastic floor. 1970-1975 production, reupholstered...
Upholstery, Foam
$19,500 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, Laguna Velvet, 1970
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, Laguna velvet, metal and plastic, Italy, 1970, set of four. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully res...
Velvet, Plastic
$7,872 / set
H 48 in W 69 in D 48 in
Trapezi Five Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi Chandelier Offers a Contemporary Interpretation of the Murano Glass Chandelier, Grounded in Italian Design and Shaped by the Clarity and Lightness of the International St...
Brass
$3,024 / item
H 27.96 in W 30.71 in D 24.41 in
Armchair Play in Boucle – Award-Winning Design Furniture for Home and Living
Located in Kyiv, UA
The PLAY armchair, designed by Dmitriy Kozinenko, is a bold and playful piece that combines geometric artistry with exceptional comfort. Winner of the "Best Residential Lounge Seatin...
Fabric, Plywood
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
Pair of Armchairs by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb pair of unusual shaped armchairs upholstered with a bouclette fabric. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Fabric, Wood
$3,224Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 15.75 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass Square Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The principle remains the same: a single volume, upside down, in beautifully blown glass. But this time there are four stems, and four curved corners to delineate the new top. It is ...
Blown Glass
Whimsical Postmodern Cardboard Sculptural Chair
By Frank Gehry
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Postmodern whimsical cardboard sculptural chair from Germany 1980s in brown cardboard and reminiscent of Frank Gehry. The chair is surprisingly ergonomic and comfortable. It certainl...
Paper
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.
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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.
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