Modell Chair
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Papercord, Teak
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Teak, Papercord
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel, Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s German Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Teak, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood, Cherry
Vintage 1970s Austrian Bauhaus Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1990s Italian Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cord, Walnut
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Chairs
Steel, Zinc
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Teak, Papercord
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wool, Teak
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Teak, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Teak
Late 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Rocking Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Plastic, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1980s Austrian Jugendstil Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Teak
Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Teak, Fabric
Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Leather, Nutwood
Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Chairs
Steel, Chrome
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Modell Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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Finding the Right Seating for You
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022What was most innovative about Marcel Breuer's Model B3 chair was its frame. Also known as the Wassily lounge chair, the piece featured a lightweight, sturdy tubular steel frame inspired by the artist's Adler bicycle. His use of the metal started a radical shift in furniture design. You’ll find a variety of Marcel Breuer Model B3 chairs 1stDibs.
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