Pair Of Paolo Chair
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Wool, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
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Mahogany
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Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Cherry
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Jute, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
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Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
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Faux Leather
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Upholstery
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
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Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Straw, Wood
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Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
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Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Chairs
Chrome
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Leather, Walnut
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Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Metal
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
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Wood
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Pair Of Paolo Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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Finding the Right seating for You
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022What pairs well with the CH07 chair by Hans Wegner is largely a matter of personal preference. To keep the eye focused on its dramatic curves, some interior decorators pair it with simple boxy sofas and tables. Feel free to experiment and create your own furniture layouts using the CH07 or shell chair. Find a collection of Hans Wegner CH07 shell chairs on 1stDibs.
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