$695 / set
H 33 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Pair of Austrian Art Nouveau Period Kohn Bentwood Bistro Chairs, Shell Motif
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Designed by Jacob and Josef Kohn, these Art Nouveau period bentwood bistro chairs feature pressed
Bentwood
$3,877 / set
H 29.14 in W 22.64 in D 18.12 in
Josef Hoffmann, Pair of Fledermaus Chairs, Austria, 1905 (First Edition)
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of chair in bent beech designed by the illustrious Viennese architect Joseph Hoffmann for the
Bentwood
Pair of Secession Josef Hoffmann Chairs no.637 Ex. by Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Pair of secession Josef Hoffmann chairs no.637 ex. by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Bentwood
A Pair of Exquisite Austrian Bentwood Chairs by J & J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Portland, OR
A pair of exquisite Austrian bentwood chairs by Jacob and Josef Kohn. Jacob Kohn, together with
Bentwood
Pair of Antique Bentwood Armchairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique bentwood armchairs by Thonet in good original condition. They have embossed seats
Bentwood
Pair of Viennese Chair Thonet Nr.14, circa 1900
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company around year 1900. Bent beechwood. Original
Beech, Bentwood
Joseph Kohn, Black Bentwood and Caned Pair of Chairs, 1900s
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning black bentwood and caned settee by Joseph Kohn. Tapered legs, a curved form and an
Cane, Bentwood
Pair of Chairs by August Thonet for Thonet, circa 1900
By August Thonet, Thonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by August Thonet, circa 1900. Manufactured by Thonet Grifé & Escoda (Spain
Bentwood, Wood
Pair of Viennese Chair Thonet Nr.18, circa 1900
By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company, circa 1900. Bent beechwood. Original
Bentwood
Pair of Thonet Bentwood Chairs Early 20th Century
By Thonet
Located in Fulton, CA
Pair of signed Thonet armchairs with alligator pattern seat and seat back. Retaining partial paper
Bentwood
Pair of Thonet Bentwood Chairs, Early 20th Century
By Thonet
Located in Fulton, CA
Pair of signed Thonet armchairs with alligator pattern seat and seat back. Retaining partial paper
Bentwood
J & J.Khon Bentwood Pair of Chairs, circa 1900
By J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
J.J. Kohn bentwood pair of chairs, circa 1900, Austria In great original condition, with minor
Bentwood, Rattan
J & J.Khon Bentwood Pair of Chairs, circa 1900
By J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rare J.J. Kohn bentwood pair of chairs, circa 1900, Austria In great original condition, with
Bentwood
Sold
H 36.03 in W 15.95 in D 19.3 in
Pair of J. & J. Kohn Bentwood and Cane Chairs, Teschen, Austria, Circa 1900
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Beirut, LB
This elegant pair of antique bentwood chairs, crafted by the renowned Austrian firm J. & J. Kohn
Cane, Bentwood
Sold
H 34.25 in W 15.25 in D 20 in
Pair of French Art Nouveau Period Bentwood Bistro Chairs, Pressed Seats, c. 1900
By Baumann France
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of French Art Nouveau period bentwood bistro chairs features pressed wood seats and seat
Bentwood
Pair of Chairs by August Thonet for Thonet, circa 1900
By Thonet, August Thonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pair of Thonet chairs, manufactured by Thonet, circa 1900. It preserves the original label to
Bentwood, Wood
Sold
H 34.25 in W 15.25 in D 16 in
Pair of French Art Nouveau Period Bentwood Bistro Chairs Pressed Seats circa1900
By Baumann France
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Attributed to Baumann, this pair of French Art Nouveau period bentwood bistro chairs features
Bentwood
Pair of Antique Bentwood with Caned Seats Dining Cafe Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Thonet bentwood chairs made in Czechoslovakia c1900. Stained beechwood with hand
Cane, Beech
Sold
H 29.14 in W 22.64 in D 18.12 in
Josef Hoffmann, Pair of Fledermaus Chairs for J.J. Kohn, Austria, 1905
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of chair in bent beech designed by the illustrious Viennese architect Joseph Hoffmann for the
Bentwood
Pair of Kohn Chairs No. 36, the "Angel Chairs"
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of Kohn Nr. 36 Chairs also colled the "Angel Chairs" stil unrestored and not signet the
Beech, Bentwood, Cane
Sold
H 34.26 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Adolf Loos Armchairs Chairs Cafe Capua Vienna, Thonet, 1913
By Adolf Loos, Thonet
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of fantastic and extremely rare Adolf Loos armchairs manufactured by Thonet. Adolf Loos
Beech, Bentwood
Pair of Venetian Armchairs, 1900s
Located in Foggia, FG
Pair of Venetian armchairs 1900s. Hand decorated wood and cobalt blue velvet. Very
Velvet, Bentwood
Pair Josef Hoffmann 421 Chairs for J&J Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful pair signature Barrel Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn. Bentwood construction
Bentwood
Mid Century Modern Abstract Painting by Holger Jacobsen - 1973
By Holger Jacobsen
Located in Ventura, CA
Mid Century Modern Abstract Painting by Holger Jacobsen - 1973 Holger Jacobsen is a Danish painter who was born in 1918. Holger Jacobsen's work has been offered at auction multiple t...
Canvas
$2,501 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$1,339 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Thonet Armchairs by Otto Wagner
By Otto Wagner, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Beach bentwood design by Otto Wagner about 1900 The fabric on the chairs is obsolete but I can offer you huge range Vienna Secession fabrics instad of. Delivery time 5-6 weeks
Beech, Bentwood
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
Brass
$6,933 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Jindřich Halabala, Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
$4,500
H 13.5 in W 11.5 in D 1 in
"Leda and the Swan", Incised and Painted Wood Panel, Art Deco, Gold and Black
By Arthur Crisp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This brilliant depiction of Leda and the Swan, a nude female figure and outstretched black swan illustrating the classic mythological story, was painted by Arthur Crisp on wood panel...
Wood, Paint
$5,099Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
Smoked Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Central Brass Plate
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a piece of curved and wavy Murano glass with a central brass plate. Two lights per sconce. Price per sconce
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
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
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
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
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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
Andrianna Shamaris has filled her epic new home with pieces of her own design.
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
With its plush cushions, cane details and dazzlingly colorful back, it’s inviting from every angle.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.