$4,200 / item
Modern Cozy Nest Egg Hanging Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Nest Egg hanging chair swing seat is inspired from the organic forms in birds' nests and has a natural egg shape.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Nest Egg Hanging Chair in minimalist steel design for architectural suspension
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Nest Egg hanging swing chair is inspired from the organic forms in bird nests and has a natural egg shape.
Steel
Nest Egg Hanging Swing Chair Steel Modern In/Outdoor 21st Century Black Twig
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Nest Egg hanging swing chair is inspired from the organic forms in bird nests and has a natural egg shape.
Steel
Hand-Crafted Egg Chair in gold or other colours for in- or outdoor suspension
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Nest Egg hanging chair swing seat is inspired from the organic forms in birds' nests and has a natural egg shape.
Steel
Sold
H 48.1 in W 38.2 in D 37.4 in
Nest Egg Hanging Swing Chair Steel Modern In/ Outdoor 21st Century Gold Twig
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The nest egg hanging swing chair is inspired from the organic forms in bird nests and has a natural egg shape.
Steel
$2,800 / item
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 13.39 in
Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Black Leather 21st Century Modern
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Steel
$3,800 / item
H 59.06 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
OCA, Minimalist Hanging Swing Chair by Tiago Curioni in Aluminium
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Based on absolute simplicity and extreme rationalization of lines and shapes, we thought of a shape that could be replicated identically and that, in itself, should make up the whole...
Aluminum
$1,624Sale Price|65% Off
H 74.4 in W 44.9 in D 46.1 in
Weave Outdoor Swing with powder-coated aluminum base made in Spain
Located in Carson, CA
Weave Collection - SWING WITH BASE Swing with hanging base. Epoxy baked lacquered aluminum frame, polyester rope weaving. In three finishes: 60 Taupe Grey Taupe Rope, 61 Cream Nougat...
Metal
"Ceci" Minimalist Swing Chair Outdoor
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Ceci Swing Chair by Samuel Lamas, 2022 Introducing the Ceci Swing Chair, a minimalist outdoor masterpiece inspired by the circular forms of floating celestial objects. This elegant ...
Stainless Steel
$3,400 / item
H 39.38 in W 28.35 in D 39.38 in
Lucky Bean Hanging Swing Chair Steel Modern 21st Century in/Outdoor Gold
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The lucky bean or coral tree, Erythrina lysistemon is a species of deciduous tree that is native to South Africa. This hanging chair reminds us of the cocoon like housing of the red ...
Steel
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 86.23 in W 43.71 in D 35.44 in
Melon Hanging Chair Daybed, Steel frame for Indoors and outdoors
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Melon lounger is inspired by a hammock - but with its structured hard frame it will not fold in and is thus hugely comfortable. It’s organic shape is reminiscent of a slice of f...
Steel
$8,865 / item
H 39.38 in W 29.93 in D 39.38 in
Stainless Steel and Leather Contemporary Adult Swing Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This contemporary adult swing is a specialty chair by Egg Designs, it has a stainless steel frame and yolk with leather upholstery. The swing chair can be suspended from a firm surfa...
Stainless Steel
Rattan Pendant Egg Chair
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This wonderful rattan egg chair is suspended from the ceiling by chain. We date it back to the 1970s. The chair features elegant detailing in its woven structure. The rattan and sea...
Metal
$4,873 / item
H 78.75 in W 43.31 in D 32.29 in
Outdoor Hanging Chair in Stainless Steel with Waterproof Black Fabric
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Fable Outdoor Hanging Armchair Inspired by the simplicity of childhood swings, it is the perfect place to relax and relive cherished memories. Crafted with durable and resilient mat...
Stainless Steel
Cocoon Hanging Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair cocoon hanging all handmade in resin rattan. Chain included. Also available in resin rattan in black finish. With cushion included in taupe or white finish.
Resin
$2,800 / item
H 40 in W 40 in D 18 in
Hand-Crafted Leather Sling Chair for architecturally integrated suspension
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of leather or fabric hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable ex...
Steel
Wicker Swing Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Leather Swing Chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 100 L X 80 D X 110 H cm Materials: Polished Stainless Steel, Synthetic Wicker Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg a...
Steel
$9,665 / item
H 43.31 in W 29.93 in D 39.38 in
Stainless Steel and Wicker Contemporary Adult Swing Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This contemporary adult swing is a specialty chair by Egg Designs, it has a stainless steel frame and a synthetic wicker seating shell. Also available in natural wicker. The swing ch...
Stainless Steel
$1,515 / item
H 29.93 in W 33.47 in D 27.96 in
21st Century by Bartoli Design Lounge Chair Ergonomic Artisan Indoor-Outdoor
By Bartoli Design
Located in Lecce, IT
Indoor-outdoor lounge chair, frame in round steel tube, seat and backrest in contoured round steel rod.
Steel
Genuine Leather Modern Angular Suspended Sling Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Angular Sling chair is spacious, comfortable and striking in its looks. It has an air of functional elegance. It has an angular metal frame and is complimented with the use of na...
Steel
$4,954 / item
H 82.68 in W 46.46 in D 49.22 in
Mellow Outdoor/Indoor Swing Chair, Modern Design in Aluminum and Fabric
Located in Porto, PT
The Mellow swing chair combines contemporary design with ultimate comfort. Crafted with a durable aluminum frame and upholstered in premium fabric, it delivers the softness and warmt...
Aluminum
Mid Century, Oak Wardrobe from Meredew, 1950s
By Meredew
Located in South Shields, GB
A freestanding oak wardrobe from Meredew - circa 1950s Featuring two hanging rails, a shelf and an internal full length mirror The matching tallboy, compact wardrobe and dressing t...
Oak
$680
H 4.73 in W 10.63 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Beige Modern Italian Wall Lights "Maxina" Vintage Design Moderne
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of modern Italian sconces "Maxina" in beige half moon shape made by our Italian craftsman in the style of Stilnovo's work. Wall plate and arm in solid brass, lampshade adjustabl...
Brass, Metal
$35,200 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, blue velvet, Italy, 1970, set of six. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini, it...
Plastic, Velvet
8 Lights Mobile Brass Chandelier
By Alexander Calder, Stilnovo
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Bold , playfull 8 Arms Stilnovo Style chandelier with an Alexander Calder twist to it ! Each arm rotate 360 degree . Shade move and ajust up and down . Made of pure , premium...
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Style Burl Dressers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-century style burl dressers with four drawers each with polished brass turned knobs with a hand rubbed warm brown finish with subtle distressing and raised on square tapered legs...
Brass
Pair of Italian Neo Classic Bedside Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Italian Neo Classic bedside chest. A wonderful reproduction of fine 18th-century Italian cabinetry. Made with Fruitwood and geometric inlays to the drawers and side panels. With work...
Wood
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
LUte Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
The stunning LUte sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires is an up and down fixed cylindrical wall sconce in unlacquered patinated brass or unlacquered gold finish. An all brass fixture, with ...
Gold, Brass
Modular and Customizable Sofa 'Lapis' E019
By Emanuel Gargano, Amura Lab
Located in Paris, IDF
'Lapis' is a collection of sofas and seats with very organic and Minimalist shapes. Designer: Emanuel Gargano Maker: Amura Lab 'Lapis' can be made in several dimension and comb...
Leather, Wool, Cotton
$1,699 / item
H 31.49 in W 21.25 in D 0.98 in
Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Half Length Mirror in Black Brass for GUBI
By Gio Ponti, Gubi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Half Length Mirror in Black Brass for GUBI The 'F.A. 33' Mirror was originally designed by Gio Ponti in 1933 for Fontana Arte, the period’s most prominent lamp, ...
Brass
$1,664 / 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
$8,395 / set
H 67 in W 102 in D 47 in
Trapezi 6 Sculptural Chandelier by Silvio Mondino Studio, Brushed Brass & Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Trapezi is a Sculptural Italian Chandelier designed by Silvio Mondino Studio, inspired by the suspended movement of a circus trapeze artist. Its elements appear to float freely in sp...
Brass
Made to Order Cube Ottoman with Walnut or Oak Waterfall Style Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom Made to Order by Bloom Home Inc. Cocktail ottoman shown with a waterfall walnut table Size Ottoman: 52”w x 42”d x 16”h (can be customized to any size) Table: 18.25" h x 45" x...
Wool, Jute, Walnut
Belgian Wall-Mounted Modern Fire Place in Sheet Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Fire place, sheet steel, Belgium, 1980s. A well-designed fire place executed in sheet steel fits perfectly in the focal point of the room or can be placed in the middle against the ...
Steel, Sheet Metal
$3,630Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.98 in W 66.93 in D 21.26 in
Art Deco Walnut Root Goatskin and Brass Italian Sideboard, 1940
Located in Roma, Lazio
Beautiful bar cabinet in characteristic Italian style by Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi and Osvaldo Borsani. This bar cabinet has a very luxurious look, due to the use of uncommon mater...
Brass
Mattea Bar Stool, Handcrafted Brass , Modern Design
Located in Westport, CT
The Mattea Bar Stool is a refined bar or counter stool handcrafted in plated brass. The upholstered seat provides comfort while maintaining a clean, architectural silhouette. The de...
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.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.