Tubular Steel “Z” Chair by Les Industries Amisco, 1970's
By Les Industries Amisco
Located in Lisboa, PT
This chair was designed and produced by Les Industries Amisco, a French Canadian company, maker of
Metal, Iron
Danish Modern "Z" Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Poul Jensen
By Selig, Paul Jansen
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare opportunity to own an authentic original "Z" chair designed by Poul Jansen for Selig with
Mohair, Walnut
Pair of Poul Jensen for Selig Z Chairs, Vintage Danish Modern
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Lutz, FL
Being offered As-Is - Pair of Iconic authentic original Z chairs designed by Poul Jensen for Selig
Fabric, Walnut, Paint
Poul Jensen “Z Chair” with Ottoman, Denmark
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in San Diego, CA
original Z Chair from Denmark made before Selig started importing them and putting their import tag on the
Wool
Pair of Original Poul Jensen Z Chairs for Selig
By Poul Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
. A pair mid century authentic Z chairs by Poul Jensen. These chairs are considered an iconic design
Beech
Original Pair of Poul Jensen Z Chairs for Selig
By Poul Jensen
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Lovely pair of "Z" chairs designed by Poul Jensen & produced by Selig, Denmark, in the 1950s. The
Leather, Walnut
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H 28.5 in W 29.5 in D 32 in
Scandinavian Modern Selig Z Lounge Chair by Poul Jensen Walnut Original Fabric
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in Topeka, KS
Scandinavian Modern Z-chair from Selig. And, it is wearing its original phenomenal mod floral fabric. This
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Poul Jensen "Z" Chairs by Selig
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Pair of original walnut Z chairs, designed by Poul Jensen for Selig, circa 1960s. Both chairs
Walnut
Pair Uchida Folding Canvas Chairs with one Ottoman
By Uchida
Located in New York, NY
canvas seats ( showing stains ) and bright steel frames. Chairs bear original "Uchida Made in Japan Z
Chrome
Poul Jensen Selig Z Chairs
By Selig
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Set of Selig Z chairs with original fabric in great condition.
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H 27.5 in W 34 in D 29.5 in
Pair of Vintage 1960s Poul Jensen for Selig Z Danish Teak Wood Accent Armchairs
By Poul Jensen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of vintage Poul Jensen for Selig Z armchairs. This is a gorgeous set of original 1960s Z
Wood, Teak
Very Rare Pair of Original Z Chairs from 1950
By Poul Jensen
Located in Munster, NRW
Very rare pair OF original Z chairs from 1950. The state is absolute original. The
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H 26 in W 29.5 in D 32 in
A Pair Of Original "Z" Chairs By Poul Jensen For Selig Denmark Ca' 1960's
By Poul Jensen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Poul Jensen for Selig "Z"chairs. Rare to find in original finish and upholstery.
Upholstery, Beech
Poul Jensen for Selig “Z” Lounge Chair
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Poul Jensen for Selig “Z” chair original finish and original cushions. Dimensions, 29.5” W x 32
Pair of Original Poul Jensen 'Z' Chairs by Selig, circa 1960
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Pair of original Poul Jensen 'Z' chairs by Selig, circa 1960. Fully restored in showroom condition
Pair of Original Poul Jensen 'Z' Chairs by Selig, circa 1960
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Pair of original Poul Jensen 'Z' Chairs by Selig, circa 1960. Fully restored in showroom condition
Fabric, Teak
1950’s Danish Modern Pair of Poul Jensen for Selig Z Chairs
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Munroe Falls, OH
This is an exceptional all original pair of “Z” chairs designed by Poul Jensen for Selig, ca. 1950
Wool, Beech
Z Lounge Chair by Poul Jensen for Selig
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Original teak Z chair by Poul Jensen for Selig Denmark. Fully restored teak, new cushions in tan
Fabric, Teak
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H 30.5 in W 29.5 in D 32.5 in
Pair of Danish Modern Z-Lounge Chairs by Poul Jensen with Selig Tag
By Poul Jensen
Located in Pasadena, CA
Classic Danish modern pair of Z chairs with original green cushions. Retain their tag, circa 1950s
Wood
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
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$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
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
French Counter Chair in Red Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Counter chair, chrome-plated metal, velvet, France, 1970s. This counter or bar stool convinces the viewer's eye with the well-proportioned tubular frame combined with a vibrant red ...
Metal, Chrome
$2,126 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
$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
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
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
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
$696 / item
H 7.4 in W 1.8 in D 7.7 in
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' Table Lamp in Green for Stilnovo
By Gae Aulenti, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' table lamp in green for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the M...
Metal
$1,791 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
$13,740 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
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
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.