$6,143 / set
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Montreal 67 Pavillon Chair's from Christen Sørensen voor Ebena-Lasalle 1970
Located in Oirlo, LI
Step into a world of timeless Scandinavian elegance with this striking pair of 1970s swivel lounge chairs attributed to Christen Sørensen. These iconic chairs capture the fluid, or...
Metal
Rare Olivier Mourgue Montreal armchairs dark blue velvet
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Paris, FR
This is a very rare collectible pair of historic french design chairs Olivier Mourgue (1939-) Pair of Montreal armchairs Mobilier National-Atelier de recherche et création, Airbor...
Metal, Chrome
$5,000
H 30.71 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Mid Century Beech 'Montreal' Dining Chairs by Otto Frei for Fröscher, c1960s
By Fröscher Sitform, Otto Frei
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Bring timeless elegance and functional design into your home with this Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs by Otto Frei for Fröscher, c1960s. Expertly crafted in Germany during...
Leather, Beech
Swivel Arm Chair by Luigi Tiengo
By Luigi Tiengo
Located in Miami, FL
Arm Chair by Luigi Tiengo for Samton Furniture of Montreal, Canada.
Metal
Unavailable
H 30 in W 47 in D 30 in
Postmodern Multicolor Lounge Chairs by David Burry, Montreal, 1980s
By David Bury
Located in Vancouver, BC
Made in Montreal in the 1980s. Measures: 33.”H x 47”W x 29”D x 15”SH
Fabric
Franco Albini, 'Margherita' Lounge Chair
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Monaco, Monaco
The MoMA in New York City, the Museum of Art in Philadelphia, the Triennale Design Museum in Milan, and the Museum of Fine Arts in Montreal showcase this beautiful chair.
Rattan
1950's Rail Back Lounge Chair by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in Hudson, NY
Pavilion at World Expo 67 in Montreal. This lounge chair boasts a solid walnut frame with beautiful back details and leg joinery -- true craftsmanship!
Walnut
Montreal Pavilion Chair
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This sculptural chair was designed for the 1967 Expo in Montreal hence the name Montreal Pavilion chair with painted molded plywood frame, Maharam Danish wool fabric cushion sitting ...
Metal
Rare Modernist Lounge Chairs by Luigi Tiengo for Cimon, Montréal, 1963
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare seating lounge chairs designed by Italy-born furniture designer Luigi Tiengo and produced by the Canadian manufacturer Cimon in Montréal, circa 1963.
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Space Age High Back Fiberglass Swivel Chairs, Montreal Expo 67
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of Space Age high back fiberglass swivel chairs, possible prototypes made for Expo 67 (Montreal).
Stainless Steel
Montreal" armchair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, 1960s
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in bruxelles, BE
Armchair in mauve fabric designed by Olivier Mourgue. Original fabric. Wear due to time and age
Fabric
Set of Four Saarinen Style Tulip Chairs
Located in Surrey, BC
Inspired by Saarinen’s Tulip design, these vintage chairs from Montreal are sought after by collectors for their cool retro look.
Steel
Sold
H 37 in W 33 in D 34 in
Pair of Chrome Club Lounge Chairs after Milo Baughman by Cimon Limited Canada
By Cimon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The pair features comfortable oversize frames, clean modernist line, and original Cimon Limited tag of Montreal Canada. Chairs are being offered as-is for full restoration.
Chrome
Sold
H 37 in W 31 in D 33 in
A Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair Designed by Luigi Tiengo for Cimon Ltd.
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very good MCM lounge chair designed by Luigi Tiengo for Cimon Ltd., Montreal Canada.
Fabric, Walnut
Set of Lounge Chairs by Luigi Tiengo for Cimon, Montréal, 1963
By Cimon
Located in Westport, CT
Rare seating set designed by Italy-born furniture designer Luigi Tiengo and produced by the Canadian manufacturer Cimon in Montréal, circa 1963. Fully restored sculptural frames exec...
Wool, Walnut
Rare Olivier Mourgue Triple Flower Lamp for Disderot, circa 1970
By Olivier Mourgue, Disderot
Located in Glendale, CA
Mourgue's standout designs from this period include the Bouloum Chair (1969) for Airborne; Joker Lounge Chair (1960s); Whist Chair and Ottoman (1964); Montreal Series (1967); Cubique...
Chrome, Metal
Sold
H 36.23 in W 77.96 in D 31.5 in
Canadian Art Deco Streamline Living Room Set by Atlas Bedding Ltd, circa 1931
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Kem Weber
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
By Atlas Bedding Ltd, Montreal: Manufacturer's label under each chair (showing date 24.5.31, model name and dealer name).
Chrome
Sold
H 29.73 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
“Montreal” Chairs Designed by Otto Frei in Stained Beech & Leather, 1960s
By Otto Frei
Located in Hellouw, NL
Extraordinary “Montreal” chairs designed by Otto Frei in stained beech and leather from 1967.
Leather, Beech
Very Rare Set of Four Montreal Dining Chairs
By Otto Frei
Located in Munich, DE
Designed by Otto Frei for the German pavilion of the world expo in 1967 in Montreal. this is a limited edition made by froscher & co. very hard to find and in very good condition.
Leather, Wood
Frei Otto 'Montreal' Dining Chairs, 1967
By Frei Otto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 'Montreal' dinning chairs, designed by Frei Otto for the German pavilion of the world expo in 1967 in Montreal, limited edition made by Carl Frösche & Co., very hard to find, ve...
Metal
Rare David Burry Postmodern Lounge Chair, Montreal, 1980's
By David Bury
Located in Culver City, CA
This David Burry lounge chair is absolutely stunning. Influenced by the Memphis Milano movement, David Burry designed this lounge chair in the late 1980's in Montreal, CA.
Hardwood, Fabric
Lounge Chairs by Luigi Tiengo for Cimon Montréal, 1963
By Cimon
Located in Westport, CT
Rare set of chairs designed by Italy born furniture designer Luigi Tiengo and produced by the Canadian manufacturer Cimon in 1963. Sculptural shape featuring three-legged fully resto...
Chenille, Walnut
Lounge Chair by Luigi Tiengo for Cimon, Montreal, C. 1950s
By Cimon
Located in Westport, CT
Designed by Luigi Tiengo for Cimon in Montreal, Canada, this lounge chair is a tribute to mid-century modern design.
Wool, Walnut
Set of Lounge Chairs by Luigi Tiengo for Cimon, Montréal, 1963
By Cimon
Located in Westport, CT
Rare seating set designed by Italy-born furniture designer Luigi Tiengo and produced by the Canadian manufacturer Cimon in Montréal, circa 1963. Fully restored sculptural frames exec...
Bouclé, Walnut
Sold
H 30.71 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Otto Frei Model Montreal Ash Cognac Leather Dining Chair Karl Fröscher Set of 4
By Otto Frei, Fröscher Sitform
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The materials of leather and wood have fine details of craftmanship and they are pushed to the boundaries. The chairs are stackable. The chair was build for the German Pavillon whi...
Leather, Ash, Beech
Sold
H 48 in W 31 in D 27 in
Marteen Baas Renaissance Revival Style Smoke Red Velvet Wingback Chair & Ottoman
By Marteen Baas
Located in Plainview, NY
His smoke collection has been labeled an iconic line of modern design and entered the permanent collections of international museums such as the Victoria & Albert Museum, Groninger M...
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 43.5 in W 21.5 in D 22.5 in
Set of Eight Brass Bamboo Dining Chairs by Weiman/Warren Lloyd for Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Toronto, ON
A rare set of 8 timeless solid brass faux bamboo dining chairs purchased in Montreal from the set of one of the first X-Men movies.
Brass
Montreal Chair by Frei Otto
By Frei Otto
Located in Cologne, DE
Montreal Chair by Frei Otto, designed for the German Pavillion at the world exhibition 1967 in Montreal made by Karl Frösche & Co., Steinheim The German architect is well known ...
Beech, Canvas, Cowhide
"Montreal" Chair by Otto Frei for Karl Fröscher & Co Germany, 1969
By Otto Frei
Located in Hudson, NY
Chair model Montreal, design by Architect Frei Otto for Karl Fröscher & Co Germany.
Pair of Montreal Expo Chairs by Ebena LaSalle, 1960s
Located in Basel, CH
Pair of Montreal Expo chairs manufactured in 1967 by Ebene LaSalle.
Plywood
A Pair of Leather Side Chairs Model "Montreal" by Frei Otto
Located in New York, NY
These chairs were designed and used in the German pavillion at the 1967 worlds fair in Montreal.
Wood, Leather
Chrome Tubular Steel Rocker - Montreal QC
Located in Stamford, CT
Very comfortable rocker even for those 6' tall. Great Style and solid frame. Paper label underneath
Chrome
A Pair of "Montreal" Sidechairs by Otto Frei
Located in New York, NY
These chairs were designed and used in the German pavillion at the 1967 worlds fair in Montreal.
Leather
A Pair of "Montreal" Sidechairs by Otto Frei
Located in New York, NY
These chairs were designed and used in the German pavillion at the 1967 worlds fair in Montreal.
Leather
Sold
H 30 in W 23 in D 21 in
Solid Walnut Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Ebena Lasalle Inc. of Montreal
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Walnut Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Ebena LaSalle of Montreal, circa 1960s. Well made from solid walnut contrasted with a pineapple yellow vinyl upholstery. Simple, modern design w...
Walnut
Sold
H 34 in W 24 in D 24 in
Playfully Fluffy Chrome-Plated Chair Upholstered in Tibetan Lambskin C. 1970s
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A chrome-plated, X form side chair made in Montreal, Canada by The Samton Company in the 1970s.
Chrome, Steel
$82,000 / set
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 61.03 in
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1974, Set of 4
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, brown leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of four. Ubald Klug designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living landsc...
Leather
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Petite LUsaucer Brass Fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sharp and elegant 12" ceiling flush mount or wall mount fixture. This fixture is a new take on the traditional concept of indirect lighting that functions to accent a room with rich ...
Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$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
$8,639Sale Price / item|20% Off
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
$2,750 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
$14,950 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
$1,716 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
LUfo Ceiling Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUFO perforated brass dome ceiling light by Lumfardo Luminaires. Part of our contemporary collection the LUFO ceiling light is in a darkened patina finish. Hand perforations frame ar...
Brass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
ShiLU Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the ShiLU Sconce is a fully Directional reading sconce crafted from patinated brass and steel hardware and fabric shade. Classic ...
Steel, Brass
$7,562 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
$16,616 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
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.
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