$1,904 / item
Customizable Wewood Pala Chair by RAMOS BASSOLS
By Wewood
Located in New York, NY
Oak or Walnut: oak natural, oak black or oak smoked. Pala chair is inspired by Nordic simplicity fused with Mediterranean warmth.
Upholstery, Wood
1970’s Set of 6 Gigi Sabadin “Pala” Chairs for Emme
By Gigi Sabadin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful set of 6 1970’s “Pala” chairs designed by the noted Italian Architect Gigi Sabadin for Emme.
Natural Fiber, Wood
Gigi Sabadin “Pala” Dining Chair for Emme, 1973
By Gigi Sabadin
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gigi Sabadin “Pala” Dining Chair for Emme, wood, Italy, 1973 Designed in 1973 by Italian architect and designer Gigi Sabadin, the “Pala” chair embodies the radical experimentation o...
Wood
Gigi Sabadin “Pala” Dining Chairs for Emme, 1973, Set of 6
By Gigi Sabadin
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gigi Sabadin “Pala” dining chairs for Emme, wood, Italy, 1973, set of six Designed in 1973 by Italian architect and designer Gigi Sabadin, the “Pala” chairs embody the radical exper...
Wood
Gigi Sabadin “Pala” Dining Chairs for Emme, 1973, Set of 4
By Gigi Sabadin
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gigi Sabadin “Pala” dining chairs for Emme, wood, Italy, 1973, set of four Designed in 1973 by Italian architect and designer Gigi Sabadin, the “Pala” chairs embody the radical expe...
Wood
Gigi Sabadin “Pala” Dining Chairs for Emme, 1973, Set of 2
By Gigi Sabadin
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gigi Sabadin “Pala” dining chairs for Emme, wood, Italy, 1973, set of two Designed in 1973 by Italian architect and designer Gigi Sabadin, the “Pala” chairs embody the radical exper...
Wood
Gigi Sabadin for Emme Set of Six 'Pala' Dining Chairs in Ash and Rush
By Gigi Sabadin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gigi Sabadin for Emme, set of six 'Pala' dining chairs, ash, rush, brass, Italy, 1970s The Pala dining chairs designed by Gigi Sabadin for Emme in the 1970s sit comfortably within t...
Brass
Gigi Sabadin Set of Two Andromeda Single Beds in Oak by Stilwood 1970s
By Gigi Sabadin, Stilwood
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Among his furniture that has become a symbol of vintage design: the Fiona chair, the Arca chair, the Peota chair, the Pala table, the Canossa chair, the chair model S, etc.
Oak
Rare Gigi Sabadin "Pala" Chairs, Set of 6
By Gigi Sabadin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare set of "Pala" chairs by Gigi Sabadin for Stilwood, 1973.
Gigi Sabadin Pala Chair Executed by Emme of Italy, circa 1973
By Gigi Sabadin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
It is oak with a rope seat and named the Pala chair. It is stabile and holds any size person.
Gigi Sabadin "Pala" Chair for Emme, Italy, 1973
By Gigi Sabadin, Emme
Located in Antwerp, BE
Minimalist rare dining chairs in beechwood by Italian designer Gigi Saladin. The round rope-covered seat and high, narrow backrest give these chairs an elegant and playful touch. ...
Rope, Beech
“Pala” Chair by Gigi Sabadin for Emme, Italy 1970s
By Gigi Sabadin
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
A sculptural and highly distinctive chair by Gigi Sabadin, designed for Emme in the 1970s.
Reed, Wood
Natural Wood Gigi Sabadin "Pala" Chairs for Emme, Italy, 1973
By Gigi Sabadin, Emme
Located in Antwerp, BE
Postmodern dining chairs in beechwood by Italian designer Gigi Sabadin, Emme 1973 The round rope-covered seat and high, narrow back rest give these chairs an elegant and playful to...
Rope, Beech
Sold
H 35.44 in W 14.97 in D 19.69 in
Post-Modern Architectural Gigi Sabadin "Pala" Chairs for Emme, Italy, 1973
By Gigi Sabadin, Emme
Located in Antwerp, BE
Minimalist rare dining chairs in beechwood by Italian designer Gigi Saladin. The round rope-covered seat and high, narrow back rest give these chairs an elegant and playful touch. ...
Rope, Beech
Gigi Sabadin "Pala" Side Chair
By Gigi Sabadin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gigi Sabadin 'Pala' side chair with coiled rope seat, 1970s Measure: Seat 16"H.
Rope, Plywood
Sold
H 35.44 in W 14.97 in D 19.69 in
Gigi Sabadin "Pala" Dining Chairs for Emme, Italy, 1973, Set of Four
By Gigi Sabadin, Emme
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare dining chairs in beechwood by Italian designer Gigi Saladin. The round rope-covered seat and high, narrow back rest give these chairs an elegant and playful touch.
Rope, Beech
Artifort Pala Giro Pink Swivel Lounge Chair
By Artifort, Luca Nichetto
Located in New York, NY
Pala is a fully upholstered armchair on a pedestal designed by Italian designer Luca Nichetto. The design follows the shape of a human body and combines Artifort’s heritage with a co...
Fabric
Sold
H 35.44 in W 15.36 in D 16.54 in
“Pala” Dining Chairs and Table by Gigi Sabadin for Emme, Italy, 1970s
By Gigi Sabadin
Located in Greding, DE
Stamped “PALA” Gigi Sabadin for EMME, patented made in Italy.
Wood
Natural wood Gigi Sabadin "Pala" Chairs for Emme, Italy, 1973
By Emme, Gigi Sabadin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Postmodern dining chairs in beechwood by Italian designer Gigi Sabadin, Emme 1973 The round rope-covered seat and high, narrow back rest give these chairs an elegant and playful to...
Rope, Beech
Sold
H 35.04 in W 15.36 in D 21.66 in
Set of 4 Pala Dining Chairs by Gigi Sabadin for Emme, Italy, 1973
By Emme, Gigi Sabadin
Located in Hyères, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
set of 4 „pala“ dining chairs designed by gigi sabadin for emme, italy, ca. 1973. the circular seat is covered with wickerwork, the sculptural chairs are made of beech. good vintage ...
Metal
Artifort Green Pala Swivel Lounge chair with Ottoman
By Artifort, Luca Nichetto
Located in New York, NY
Pala is a fully upholstered armchair on a pedestal designed by Italian designer Luca Nichetto. The design follows the shape of a human body and combines Artifort’s heritage with a co...
Fabric
Artifort Pala Swivel Lounge chair Designed by Luca Nichetto
By Artifort, Luca Nichetto
Located in New York, NY
Pala Swivel chair Artifort Selecte 130 fabric with black leather piping.
Fabric
Pair Finnish new old stock Pala- TU-640 side chairs
By Merva Merivaara.
Located in Maastricht, NL
Pair Pala- TU-640 chairs by Esko Pajamies and Tovio Korhonen for Merva Merivaara. metal tube frame with cromed square sections.
Metal
$4,858 / set
H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 18.9 in
Set of 8 “Irma” Dining Chairs by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, Italy 1970s
By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hellouw, NL
The "Irma" chair, designed by the renowned Italian designer Achille Castiglioni in the 1970s and produced by the esteemed Italian furniture company Zanotta, stands as a timeless test...
Steel
Gigi Sabadin “Peota” Dining Chairs, 1971, Set of 8
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gigi Sabadin “Peota” dining chairs, 1971, set of eight. The Gigi Sabadin "Peota" dining chairs for Stilwood, designed in 1971, showcase the great craftsmanship capacity of the artis...
Wood
$9,500 / set
H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Novo Rumo Jorge Zalszupin (Attributed) Set of 6 Dining Chairs
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Washington, DC
Rare set of 6 dining chairs in rich colored wood and metal. Attributed to Brazilian master Jorge Zalszupin.
Upholstery, Wood
$16,800 / set
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Alessandro Becchi “Toscanolla” Dining Chairs for Giovannetti, 1970, Set of 6
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Alessandro Becchi “Toscanolla” dining chairs for Giovannetti, ash and straw, Italy, 1970, set of six. Designed by Becchi for Giovannetti in 1970, the “Toscanolla” chair has a presen...
Straw, Ash
"Gaja" chair by Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina, 1970s
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
"Gaja" chair by Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina, Made in Italy, 1970s. This Chair is made of an electro-welded, chrome-plated steel rod. This type is in the version with genuine leathe...
Steel
Poggioli Sculptural Dining Chair, 1970
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Poggioli sculptural dining chair, suede and burl, 1970, Italy. This dining chair by Poggioli, crafted in 1970, captures the avant-garde spirit of Italian design in the early Seventi...
Suede, Wood
Set of 1960 Chairs
By Colette Gueden
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Iron and formica chairs from the 1960s.
Iron
$2,423Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 34.75 in D 35 in
Jan Ekselius Style Postmodern Space Age Accent/ Dining Chair, 1960s
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Basel, BS
This is an absolutely beautiful Postmodern sculptural upholstered accent lounge chairs, Jan Ekselius style. This Memphis Milano fitting lounge chair definitely makes that statement...
Metal
$1,641Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.74 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Postmodern Dining Chairs by Pietro Costantini, Italy 1980s
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Oirlo, LI
n elegant set of 6 sleek Italian dining chairs by Pietro Costantini. They’re a real example of the bold creativity of 1980s postmodern design. The chairs feature a distinctive silhou...
Wood
$2,114
H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 18.12 in
Peregalli and Calatroni Post Modern Armchair, circa 1985, Italy
By Maurizio Peregalli
Located in Brussels, BE
Post-modern Maurizio Peregalli and Sergio Calatroni chair, edited by Zeus circa 1985, Italy. Poltrona model. Black powder-coated square steel tube, black self-skinning polyurethane s...
Metal
Set of Eight Dining Chairs, Gangso Mobler, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Round Rock, TX
Set of Eight Teak Dining Chairs by Gangsø Møbler. Includes 6 side chairs and 2 arm chairs. A sculptural set of eight Danish dining chairs attributed to Gangsø Møbler and designed b...
Upholstery, Teak
1970s De Puydt Brutalist High Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By De Puydt
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Highly coveted set of 6 Brutalist solid Oak Dining Room Chairs by De Puydt. De Puydt was a Belgian furniture manufacturer known for producing high-quality, modern designs during th...
Oak
$1,428 / set
H 41.74 in W 18.12 in D 19.3 in
Vintage dining chairs by Pietro costantini, 1980s, set of 6
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful 'fan' chairs designed by Pietro Costantini. Lacquered wooden frames with faux leather black seats. Good condition with normal age related wear. 1980s - Italy Dimensions...
Leather, Lacquer
$3,886 / set
H 32.68 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Set of six dining chairs designed by Jean Batenburg for MI, Belgium, circa 1969
By Jean Batenburg
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
These chairs are characteristic of Jean Batenburg’s architectural design language, combining a strict geometric wooden structure with restrained upholstered elements. The dark-staine...
Fabric, Oak
Minimalist Modern Chair in Natural Solid Wood with Arms
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Evo chair collection. Our Evo collection is based in the harmonic fusion between geometrical forms and the modern interpretation of wood archetypes. All elements that compose ...
Hardwood
$4,286 / set
H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Set of 6 sculptural dining chairs by Mario Marenco, 1970s
By Mario Marenco
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of 6 sculptural dining chairs designed by Mario Marenco and produced by Mobil Girgi in Italy during the 1970s. These chairs feature a solid beechwood curved backrest and frame an...
Leather, Beech
Giuseppe Scapinelli (Attr.) wodden Side table, Brazil, 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Argelato, BO
Giuseppe Scapinelli (Attr.), rare wooden table. Brazil, 1950 Among the great masters of Brazilian modern design, Giuseppe Scapinelli was born in 1891 in Modena, Italy, but like ma...
Wood
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.