CC Stool in Natural Oak, solid wood frame and curved seat, height 44 cm, D40 cm
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
It’s little wonder that fellow professionals are gradually recognising his work, which has been rewarded with permanent displays in design museums such as the Museum of Modern Art (M...
Oak
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Two Seater Sofa Soriana For Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
He has since been awarded many other design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the ...
Wood
Tobia Scarpa Eitie Pendant Lamp: Modern Aluminium & Brass Design
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
He has since been awarded many other design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the ...
Aluminum, Brass
Tobia Scarpa Eitie Pendant Lamp: Modern Aluminium & Brass Design
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
He has since been awarded many other design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the ...
Aluminum, Brass
Autumn Glory - rich, lively, colourful, layered abstract, oil on canvas
By Noreen Taylor
Located in Bloomfield, ON
She has been a board member of several key arts organizations including the Art Gallery of Ontario and the Gardiner Museum. Taylor chaired the McMichael Canadian Collection of Canadi...
Canvas, Oil
$4,500
Weather Overhead - bright, lively, colourful, abstracted skyscape, oil on canvas
By Noreen Taylor
Located in Bloomfield, ON
She has been a board member of several key arts organizations including the Art Gallery of Ontario and the Gardiner Museum. Taylor chaired the McMichael Canadian Collection of Canadi...
Canvas, Oil
Mid-Century Modern Beech Vintage Pair of Armchairs by Niko Kralj 1952 Slovenia
By Niko Kralj
Located in Vienna, AT
Niko Kralj (1920-2013) This presented pair of Rex chairs are great design pieces and exhibited in the Museum of Modern Art in New York City as well as the armchairs got a permanent p...
Beech, Plywood
$4,500
My Autumn Garden - bright, lively, colourful, layered abstract, oil on canvas
By Noreen Taylor
Located in Bloomfield, ON
She has been a board member of several key arts organizations including the Art Gallery of Ontario and the Gardiner Museum. Taylor chaired the McMichael Canadian Collection of Canadi...
Canvas, Oil
Tobia Scarpa Eitie Pendant Lamp: Modern Aluminium & Brass Design
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
He has since been awarded many other design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the ...
Aluminum, Brass
Tobia Scarpa Eitie Floor Lamp, Silver & Black Metal, Mid-Century
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
He has since been awarded many other design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the ...
Silver
Tobia Scarpa Eitie Pendant Lamp: Modern Aluminium & Brass Design
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
He has since been awarded many other design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the ...
Aluminum, Brass
$17,119Sale Price / set|20% Off
Soriana armchairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Since then he has received many other design awards and several of his projects are also exhibited in some of the world’s leading museums, including his chair "Freedom" As an archite...
Metal
Minimalist Outdoor Armchair by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
He has since been awarded many other design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the ...
Fabric, Wood
$10,343 / item
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Soriana Armchair For Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
He has since been awarded many other design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the ...
Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Soriana Puff Armchair, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
He has since been awarded many other design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the ...
Wood
Soriana sofa 2 seater designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Since then he has received many other design awards and several of his projects are also exhibited in some of the world’s leading museums, including his chair "Freedom" As an archite...
Metal
$15,217Sale Price / set|20% Off
Soriana armchairs and footrest by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Since then he has received many other design awards and several of his projects are also exhibited in some of the world’s leading museums, including his chair "Freedom" As an archite...
Metal
$15,217Sale Price / set|20% Off
Soriana armchairs and footrest by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Since then he has received many other design awards and several of his projects are also exhibited in some of the world’s leading museums, including his chair "Freedom" As an archite...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Coffee Table by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
He has since been awarded many other design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the ...
Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set Of Le Due Facce Della Luna For Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
He has since been awarded many other design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the ...
Steel
Antique satinwood lyre back armchair by Gillows of Lancaster
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A very similar late 18th century chair is illustrated in the Victoria & Albert Museum, English Chairs, 1970 and thought to have been made by Francis Herve who worked for Henry Hollan...
Satinwood
Minimalist Outdoor Armchair by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
He has since been awarded many other design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the ...
Fabric, Wood
Rare Marcel Breuer BT-24 Armchair by Metz En Co Thonet, Netherlands, 1931
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Den Haag, NL
One exact same example but in less good condition can be viewed in the permanent collection of the Dutch Utrecht Museum. These chairs can be found with wooden arms but very scarce in...
Steel, Chrome
Tobia Scarpa Eitie Triangle Horizontal Lamp For Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
He has since been awarded many other design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the ...
Silver
Tobia Scarpa Eitie Triangle Horizontal Lamp For Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
He has since been awarded many other design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the ...
Silver
Tobia Scarpa Carlotta Outdoor Coffee Table, Teak & Porcelain, Italy
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
He has since been awarded many other design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the ...
Teak
$5,658 / item
Tobia Scarpa Eitie Triangle Wall Lamp For Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
He has since been awarded many other design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the ...
Silver
"Andre" Dining Table by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Chrome Smoked Glass, Italy 1968
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
He has since been awarded many other design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the ...
Steel, Chrome
$5,658 / item
Tobia Scarpa Eitie Triangle Wall Lamp For Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
He has since been awarded many other design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the ...
Silver
$13,410 / item
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Soriana Armchair For Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
He has since been awarded many other design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the ...
Wood
$4,101 / item
Tobia Scarpa Eitie Floor Lamp For Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
He has since been awarded many other design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the ...
Silver
Soriana Armchair by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Metal & Fabric, Italy
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
He has since been awarded many other design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the ...
Metal
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Soriana Denim Crafted Armchair For Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
He has since been awarded many other design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the ...
Wood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Beech Wood Armchair Attributed Oswald Haerdtl 1950s
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Vienna, AT
He created many interiors e.g. for PANAM or the historic museum in Vienna. These chairs are in a good condition with signs of age and use. approx. measures: Width 63 cm Depth 55 cm H...
Beech
Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
He has since been awarded many other design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the ...
Metal
Puff Armchair by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Modern Italian Design
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
He has since been awarded many other design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the ...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Coffee Table by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
He has since been awarded many other design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the ...
Wood
Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
He has since been awarded many other design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the ...
Metal
Tobia Scarpa Soriana Yellow Three-Seater Sofa by Cassina, Italy
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
He has since been awarded many other design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the ...
Metal
$10,105 / item
Soriana Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
He has since been awarded many other design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the ...
Metal
$10,105 / item
Soriana Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
He has since been awarded many other design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the ...
Metal
$10,105 / item
Soriana Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
He has since been awarded many other design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the ...
Metal
Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
He has since been awarded many other design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the ...
Metal
Three Seater Blue Sofa Soriana by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Modern Italian Design
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
He has since been awarded many other design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the ...
Metal
Sofa Soriana by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Modern Italian Design
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
He has since been awarded many other design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the ...
Metal
Wooden Coffee Table like Perriand, Chapo, Prouvé, tripod Base Wabi-Sabi 1940
Located in Paris, FR
The couple moved into an old workshop opposite the Saint-Sulpice church6. LC7 swivel chair (1927), Museum of Decorative Arts, Paris. She made a name for herself at the age of 24 wi...
Wood
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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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