Tubular Steel “Z” Chair by Les Industries Amisco, 1970's
By Les Industries Amisco
Located in Lisboa, PT
The structure is in original and good condition, with some age related marks.
Metal, Iron
Danish Modern "Z" Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Poul Jensen
By Paul Jansen, Selig
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare opportunity to own an authentic original "Z" chair designed by Poul Jansen for Selig with matching ottoman.
Mohair, Walnut
Pair of Poul Jensen for Selig Z Chairs, Vintage Danish Modern
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in Lutz, FL
Being offered As-Is - Pair of Iconic authentic original Z chairs designed by Poul Jensen for Selig, quintessential Danish Modern/Mid Century Modern design.
Fabric, Walnut, Paint
Poul Jensen “Z Chair” with Ottoman, Denmark
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in San Diego, CA
Newly restored and ready to elevate any space, this set is both collectible and livable—a striking piece of mid-century artistry that doesn't sacrifice comfort. This is an original Z...
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 for a reason, their sharp angles and sleek lines make them visual delight from all ...
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 walnut frames were recently refinished in hand rubbed lacquer. The Faggis straps are...
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 28.5 in W 29.5 in D 32 in
Scandinavian Modern Selig Z Lounge Chair by Poul Jensen Walnut Original Fabric
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Topeka, KS
This is the iconic Scandinavian Modern Z-chair from Selig. And, it is wearing its original phenomenal mod floral fabric.
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Poul Jensen "Z" Chairs by Selig
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Pair of original walnut Z chairs, designed by Poul Jensen for Selig, circa 1960s.
Walnut
Pair Uchida Folding Canvas Chairs with one Ottoman
By Uchida
Located in New York, NY
Chairs bear original "Uchida Made in Japan Z Chair" labels.
Chrome
Poul Jensen Selig Z Chairs
By Selig
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Set of Selig Z chairs with original fabric in great condition.
Sold
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 chairs by Poul Jensen, featuring a beautiful teak wood construction and brown and beig...
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.
Sold
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 Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Poul Jensen for Selig “Z” chair original finish and original cushions.
Pair of Original Poul Jensen 'Z' Chairs by Selig, circa 1960
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Pair of original Poul Jensen 'Z' chairs by Selig, circa 1960.
Pair of Original Poul Jensen 'Z' Chairs by Selig, circa 1960
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Pair of original Poul Jensen 'Z' Chairs by Selig, circa 1960.
Fabric, Teak
1950’s Danish Modern Pair of Poul Jensen for Selig Z Chairs
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in Munroe Falls, OH
This is an exceptional all original pair of “Z” chairs designed by Poul Jensen for Selig, ca. 1950’s Denmark.
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.
Fabric, Teak
Sold
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
$572
H 19.69 in W 12.21 in D 14.18 in
Red Sculptural Tubular Steel and Wood Mid-Century Modern Children Chair, 1950's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Red Sculptural Tubular steel and Wood Mid-Century Modern Children chair, 1950's With lovely Patina and wear.
Steel
Richard Schultz Prototype Aluminum Stacking Chair #1
By Richard Schultz
Located in New York, NY
Prototype stacking chair hand-built of an aluminum sheet and tubular aluminum by furniture designer and artist Richard Schultz as a full-size 3-D model exploring the ergonomic and sc...
Aluminum
Paperclip Chair in Tubular Steel 1970's Canada Kinetics
By Hugh Hamilton & Philip Salmon
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic 1970s steel "paperclip" chair in original fire truck red enamel paint. Bright and shiny - a sculpture that happens to be a chair.
Stainless Steel
$751
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 22.84 in
Ross Littell Cigno Club Chair by ICF De Padova, Italy, Circa 1968
By ICF De Padova, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in bari, IT
Sedia modello Cigno di Ross Littell per ICF Milano design anni 60 struttura tubolare in acciaio cromato con seduta in cuoio originale.
Steel
Gastone Rinaldi Chair for Rima 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Čelinac, BA
If you are thinking about purchasing this great piece, feel free to ask for an additional video to be absolutely sure of your choice.
Chrome
$1,759
H 39.37 in W 18.9 in D 21.26 in
Postmodern German Kreuzschwinger Chair by Till Behrens for Schlubach, 1980s
By Till Behrens
Located in Hamburg, DE
Original Till Behrens Kreuzschwinger chairs in the rare version in stainless steel. Elegant design classic, the further development of the Freibschinger. The chairs are made entirel...
Chair "Dallas" Design Paolo Favaretto for Kinetics, Talin, 1970s
By Kinetics, Favaretto & Partners
Located in taranto, IT
Industrial design chair by paolo favaretto, designed for the canadian kinetics and distributed in Italy by Talin. Bright yellow metal structure, stackable. It measures 84 cm in...
Metal
$762
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
1980s Red Cantilever Chair, Tubular Metal & Cane, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Striking 1980s cantilever chair featuring a sculptural frame of glossy red tubular metal paired with natural cane seat and backrest. The airy cane panels contrast beautifully with th...
Hardwood
$543
H 35.44 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Bauhaus Style Tubular Metal and Eco-Leather Collectible Chair, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
Designer collection chair, clearly inspired by Bauhaus, made of chromed metal tubing, single sheet upholstery in black eco-leather It measures 90 cm in height, 56 cm in width and ...
Metal
Plona Desk Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in bruxelles, BE
Plastic and metal folding armchair. Wear on the plastic (see photo) and on the metal (see photo). Measure: Seat height: 45cm.
Metal
$1,293Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.89 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Tubular Steel Chrome Bauhaus Chair by Hynek Gottwald - 1930 (Eisengarn)
By Hana Kucerova-Zaveska, Hynek Gottwald
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s - Designer: propably Hana Kucerova Zaveska - maker: Hynek Gottwald (published in literature) - absolutely original condition, original isengarn/ iron fabric repaired - chrome...
Steel, Chrome
Steel Rocking Chair by Luigi Saccardo for Arrmet, Italy, 1970s
By Arrmet, Luigi Saccardo
Located in Milan, IT
Rocking chair by Luigi Saccardo for Arrmet. Chrome reinterpretation of a traditional shape.
Steel
$1,478Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.89 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Tubular Steel Chrome Bauhaus Chair by Hynek Gottwald - 1930 (Eisengarn)
By Hana Kucerova-Zaveska, Hynek Gottwald
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s - Designer: propably Hana Kucerova Zaveska - maker: Hynek Gottwald ( publicated in literature) - Good, absolutely original condition, original isengarn/ iron fabric - chrome ...
Steel, Chrome
$716
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 20.48 in
Italian modern steel and fabric Movie chair Mario Marenco, Poltrona Frau, 1970s
By Paltrona Frau, Mario Marenco
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern matt steel and yellow velvet stackable Movie chair with armrest by Mario Marenco for Poltrona Frau, 1970s. Stackable chair, with armrests, Movie model, with structure ...
Steel
$1,478Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.89 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Tubular Steel Chrome Bauhaus Chair by Hynek Gottwald - 1930 (Eisengarn)
By Hana Kucerova-Zaveska, Hynek Gottwald
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s - Designer: propably Hana Kucerova Zaveska - maker: Hynek Gottwald ( publicated in literature) - Good, absolutely original condition, original isengarn/ iron fabric (repaired...
Steel, Chrome
$1,387 / item
H 27.56 in W 21.66 in D 29.14 in
Set of Five Chrome Tubular Steel Bauhaus Style Lounge Chairs
By Bauhaus
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of Five Bauhaus style stackable tubular steel chrome lounge chairs a classic streamline design in original vintage condition. The wool fabric in different shades of gray looks ...
Metal, Chrome
Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1st Edition Sofa
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and iconic 1st edition circa 1971 Mah Jong modular sectional sofa consisting of ten element pillows. The sofa was designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in this avant-garde de...
Fabric, Foam
A Stunning Mid Century Design Walnut and Chrome Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning Mid Century design richly patinated walnut and chrome desk of exceptional quality, finely carved and with a fabulous curvilear clean design. The well figured moulded and ...
Chrome
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
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
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Los Angeles, 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 Glass 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
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
$2,057 / 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
$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 Stilnovo, Gae Aulenti
Located in Los Angeles, 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
$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
1960s Midcentury Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury walnut coffee table designed and manufactured by Adrian Pearsall, circa 1960s. This stunning coffee table features a black laminated top with a black vinyl base. the coffe...
Faux Leather, Walnut
$3,063 / item
H 24.02 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 in
Observer Nightstand Natural Birch designed by Yaniv Chen made in Portugal
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Product Inspiration The shape of the Observer nightstand is inspired by a fond childhood memory of designer Yaniv Chen. In his grandmother’s bedroom, her nightstand was a small but...
Birch
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Oak Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
$20,806
H 29.14 in Dm 25.99 in
20th Century Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Dilly Dally Vanitiy Dressing Table
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Dressing table model Dilly Dally designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in 1960s. The dressing table is composed of two pieces, one round armchair (which alone measures 74 x 66 ...
Metal
Raphael Raffel “Croissant” Sofa, 1970
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Raphael Raffel “Croissant” sofa, leather, France, 1970. This iconic “Croissant” lounge sofa, originally conceived by French designer Raphael Raffel in 1970, stands as one of the mos...
Leather
$13,292 / 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
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.
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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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