Poltrona Frau mod.Ouverture design Pierluigi Cerri 1980s
By Paltrona Frau, Pierluigi Cerri
Located in bari, IT
Two-seater sofa lacquered metal frame leather seats designer Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau
Marble, Metal
$48,126 / set
H 33.47 in W 177.17 in D 129.93 in
Poltrona Frau Ouverture 7-Seat Sofa & Marble Table Suite In Black "Soul" Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is an ultra-rare 7-Seat “Ouverture” suite of seating, consisting of a two
Leather
1980s Poltrona Frau Coffee Table
By Poltrona Frau, Pierluigi Cerri
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1980s coffee table. Designer: Pierluigi Cerri, Italy Title: Ouverture, design icon 1980 (sofa
Marble, Aluminum, Steel
Sold
H 35.44 in W 94.49 in D 35.44 in
"Ouverture" Modular Sofa by Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau, 1980s, with Marbl
Located in Manzano, IT
Ouverture" Modular Sofa by Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau, 1980s, with Marble Coffee Table
Marble, Steel
Sold
H 31.5 in W 94.5 in D 33.5 in
Pierluigi Cerri Ouverture Leather Sofa for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1980
By Antonio Citterio, Poltrona Frau, Pierluigi Cerri
Located in Vienna, AT
Large 99" (240cm) dark navy blue leather sofa Ouverture by Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau, 1980
Aluminum, Steel
Poltrona Frau Ouverture Sofa by Pierluigi Cerri
By Poltrona Frau, Pierluigi Cerri
Located in Chicago, IL
White leather "Ouverture sofa" by Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau, Italy 1980 3-seat cushion sofa
Steel
Sold
H 31.5 in W 94.5 in D 33.5 in
Large Pierluigi Cerri Ouverture Leather Sofa for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1980
By Antonio Citterio, Poltrona Frau, Pierluigi Cerri
Located in Vienna, AT
Pierluigi Cerri Ouverture Leather Sofa for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1980 Large 99" (240cm) long
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Russian Neoclassical Style Malachite Obelisks
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of Russian neoclassical style obelisks of malachite. Square, tapered shafts on a raised panel stepped base. Great color to malachite. One obelisk has a slight 'lean' to the up...
Stone, Malachite
The Original Swing-Out Seat with Unfinished Alder
Located in Oakville, CT
Redolent of the cafeteria tables found in early-20th-century schools and factories, The Get Back Original Swing-Out Seat is our hallmark product—proudly sand cast and made in America...
Iron
$130,773 / set
H 59.45 in W 46.07 in D 4.73 in
Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Located in London, GB
Each with a rectangular plate within a stiff leaf, entwined vine and fleur de lis carved surround, the cresting centred by an armorial shield for the Thorold baronets surmounted by a...
Mirror, Giltwood
Rustic Carnival Wheel of Fortune Circa 1940s Folk Art Americana
Located in Oakland, CA
Rustic carnival "Wheel of Fortune" circa 1940s, constructed of various solid woods both solid and plywood, the wheel is painted in weathered hues of red and yellow with images of dom...
Metal
$1,170
H 27.01 in W 14.01 in D 14.01 in
Waring and Gillow. A good quality little Arts and Crafts oak sidetable
By Waring & Gillow
Located in London, GB
Waring and Gillow. A good quality little Arts and Crafts oak sidetable of fine proportions with slender tapering legs.
Oak
$6,194 / set
H 25.99 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Liberty and Co. A scarce pair of Arts & Crafts oak side tables with plank sides
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. A scarce pair of well designed Arts and Crafts oak side or occasional tables with three plank sides, each having, above the shelves an arched top cut-out so as not to o...
Oak
Monumental 19thC English Ebonised Oak Glazed Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 Monumental 19thC English Ebonised Oak Glazed Bookcase sku 2068 Together W252 x D38.5 x H254 cm Base W244 x D38.5 x H101 cm Base internal shelf 32 cm Top W252 x D33 x H153...
Oak
$14,215
H 72.45 in W 82.68 in D 22.05 in
Art Deco Bedroom Set Osvaldo Borsani manner, Birch and Walnut Burl Period, 1930s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code FR89 Art Decò bedroom set Osvaldo Borsani manner -Atelier di Varedo- Beautiful single room Art Deco birch burl and massive walnut. Dresser-wardrobe with four large drawers,...
Walnut
$3,854 / set
H 28.01 in W 30.51 in D 20.01 in
Waring & Gillow. A pair of oak Arts and Crafts Glasgow style side table
By Waring & Gillow
Located in London, GB
Waring and Gillow. A pair of Arts and Crafts side table with oblong top and curved aprons below stood on slender tapering legs united by stretchers and a conforming lower shelf. Pric...
Oak
Pair of Vintage Walnut Bedside Cabinets by Neil Morris
By Neil Morris
Located in London, GB
A smart and very stylish pair of vintage walnut bedside cabinets by Neil Morris. They were made in England, they date from the 1950’s. The quality is superb, they are crafted from h...
Walnut
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
Gold Leaf
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
A work of extraordinary craftsmanship, this exquisite English vanity case is as much an item of luxury as it is of necessity. Known as a nécessaire de voyage, the case features a lux...
Velvet, Glass, Wood
Original 1948 Baccarat Crystal Sun Clock
By Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The designs of Georges Chevalier (1894-1987), who was artistic director of Baccarat from the 1920s to the 1970s, were largely responsible for propelling Baccarat into the modern era....
Crystal, Iron, Brass, Metal
$3,441
H 30.51 in W 42.01 in D 26.01 in
Liberty and Co (attributed). A small Arts and Crafts oak dining table
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co attributed. An Arts and Crafts quarter sawn oak dining or library table showing good figuring to the grain, with three vertical tulip style cut-outs to each end. The s...
Oak
$13,750 / item
H 55 in W 84 in D 92 in
Contemporary Louis XV Style King Bed with Custom Carving from Costantini
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Costantini’s take on a traditional Louis XV bed can be specified in any size with custom carving on the headboard and footboard. Costantini has been a trusted source for custom f...
Wood, Fabric
Postmodern Sectional Sofa in Deep Green Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular sofa, fabric, Europe, 1970s This beautiful modular sofa, made in Europe in the 1970s, exudes comfort and charm. Wrapped in soft, rich green fabric, it invites you to sink in...
Fabric, Pine
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.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.