Papilio Chair by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B Italia
Located in Las Vegas, NE
Designed by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B Italia in 2008, the Papilio Chair combines a sculptural silhouette with exceptional comfort and refined Italian craftsmanship.
Steel
$46,967Sale Price / set|30% Off
B&B Italia Yellow Papilio Chairs by Naoto Fukasawa, Set of Ten
By Naoto Fukasawa, B&B Italia
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the Papilio Chair by B&B Italia, a stunning addition to any dining room.
Leather
$28,180Sale Price / set|30% Off
B&B Italia Yellow Papilio Chairs by Naoto Fukasawa, Set of Six
By Naoto Fukasawa, B&B Italia
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the Papilio Chair by B&B Italia, a stunning addition to any dining room.
Leather
$18,786Sale Price / set|30% Off
B&B Italia Yellow Papilio Chairs by Naoto Fukasawa, Set of Four
By B&B Italia, Naoto Fukasawa
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the Papilio Chair by B&B Italia, a stunning addition to any dining room.
Leather
B&B Italia “Grande Papilio” Armchair – in Green “Ego” Wool
Located in Barrowford, GB
Hello Friends, and welcome to another unmissable offering from Lord Browns Furniture, the UK’s premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs. On offer on this occasion is a rare, superb...
Wool
Pair of Naoto Fukusawa for B & B Italia Leather Mini Papilio Chairs
By B&B Italia, Naoto Fukasawa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sleek pair of leather mini Papilio chairs designed by Naoto Fukusawa for B & B Italia.
Steel
Set of 8 Papilio Chairs by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B Italia
By Naoto Fukasawa
Located in Danville, CA
A set of eight butterfly chairs in oxblood leather, designed by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B Italia.
Steel
B&B Italia by Naoto Fukasawa Papilio Black Leather Dining Chair
By B&B Italia, Naoto Fukasawa
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B Italia in 2008, the Papilio chair takes its name from the Latin word for butterfly.
Leather
B&B Italia Papilio Black Dining Chair by Naoto Fukasawa
By Naoto Fukasawa
Located in Rochester, England
The B&B Italia Papilio Black Dining Chair by renowned designer Naoto Fukasawa is a masterclass in refined simplicity and ergonomic comfort.
Metal
Piccola Papilio Fabric Armchair, by Naoto Fukasawa from B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Naoto Fukasawa
Located in Vancouver, BC
The design image was that of a chair that would "welcome" gracefully - with the graceful movement of a butterfly - which in Latin is called a "papilio".
Fabric
B&B Italia by Naoto Fukasawa Red Highback Papilio Loveseat Sofa
By B&B Italia, Naoto Fukasawa
Located in Rochester, England
Taking the same form as the iconic grande Papilio lounge chair, thissofa has the same curvaceous shape with a wing-like backrest and seat cushion.
Fabric
Mini Papilio Leather Chairs by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B Italia
By Naoto Fukasawa, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful swivel leather chair designed by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B Italia and part of the "Papilio" series.
Steel
Mini Papilio Leather Chairs by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B Italia
By Naoto Fukasawa, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful swivel leather chair designed by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B Italia and part of the "Papilio" series.
Steel
Sold
H 40.13 in W 32.63 in D 34.25 in
Grande Papilio Armchair & Ottoman by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B Italia in Soft Wool
By B&B Italia, Naoto Fukasawa
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Grande Papilio armchair & ottoman by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B Italia In Soft Wool Offered is a wonderful and uncommon example of the B&B Italia Grande Papilio Chair and Ottoman des...
Wool
$2,098 / set
H 26.78 in W 16.93 in D 15.75 in
Set of 4 yellow chairs “4875” mod. by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell-70s
By Kartell, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Padova, IT
The almost comical appearance, soft curves and compact proportions of Carlo Bartoli's 4875 chair are very reminiscent of two famous previous Kartell models, the 1960 stackable childr...
Plastic
$3,345 / set
H 29.53 in W 17.92 in D 19.3 in
1971, Rodney Kinsman, Set of Rare Yellow Omstak Stacking Chairs
By Bieffeplast, Rodney Kinsman
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Metal, Chrome
Salotti B&T lounge chairs in yellow Bouclé Italy 1970s
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This pair of lounge chairs, crafted by Gruppo Industriale Salotti B&T in Italy in the 1970s, perfectly combines bold design with supreme comfort. Their distinctive, bulky shape m...
Chrome
Post modern Yellow Leather Lounge Chair by Gyform Italy
By Gyform
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post modern wide Yellow Leather Lounge Chair by Gyform Italy. Great yellow leather top pillow cushions with woven leather off white base. Back headrest is adjustable with mechanism h...
Leather
Pasqualina Chair by Grassi&Bianchi
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
The Pasqualina collection was born from the desire to design leather items with a great aesthetic value. Its tubular steel frame is completely covered in terra-colored leather, with ...
Steel
$1,426 / set
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Pair of yellow chairs, fiberglass seat, contemporary design, France
Located in Valladolid, ES
A fun and original pair of contemporary design chairs with PVC seats and wooden legs. The seat is a single piece that curves to create both the armrests and the backrest. The bright ...
Fiberglass
Isa Chair by Piegatto, a Scuptural Dining Chair
Located in Guatemala, GU
The Isa Dining Chair is a strikingly unique piece, crafted with an exceptional design that emphasizes both form and function. Made from 54 vertical sections of laminated birch and sp...
Plywood
$650
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
2003 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chair in Yellow Fabric, Model 72C
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Side Chair, model 72C, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. This particular example dates to 2003. The chair features its original marigold yello...
Steel
$6,119Sale Price|30% Off
H 33.47 in W 33.47 in D 39.38 in
Bambole Lounge chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Wien, AT
The Bambole lounge chair is part of the Le Bambole series, which was designed in 1973. Bambole is a timelessly modern icon and an expression of first-class Made in Italy design. What...
Leather
Uma Chair by Piegatto, a Sculptural Contemporary Chair
Located in Guatemala, GU
Other Specifications: -Seating Height: 15.6" -Chair made of 32 Laminated Plywood Birch sections from Nordic Forests. -Weight Capacity: 350 pounds. -Usage: Indoors. Outdoor use on...
Plywood
Balù Swivel Chair by Emilio Nanni
By Trabà
Located in Milan, IT
This chair is the office version of the exquisite Balù collection designed by Emilio Nanni. Elegant and refined, it features a metal swiveling base with four spokes, and an envelopin...
Textile, Wood
$5,594
H 28.94 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
“Le Bambole” Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia - 1970s - New Upholstery
By Mario Bellini
Located in Brussels, BE
“Le Bambole” Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia - 1970s - New Upholstery
Leather
Customizable Zanotta Giuno Chair by Calvi Brambilla
By Zanotta
Located in New York, NY
non - swivel swivel version - extra charge Small armchair. Steel frame. Frame upholstered with self-extinguishing polyurethane foam. Seat cushion upholstered with regenerated and r...
Steel
$466
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in
Yellow plastic K 4860 chair by A. Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 1978
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Desk, room or side chair mod. k 4860, designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell in 1978. the chair is stackable and legs removable. Pretty good condition: wear consistent with a...
Plastic
Riddle Chair by Piegatto, a Sculptural Contemporary Chair
Located in Guatemala, GU
Other Specifications: -Seating Height: 15.2" -Chair made of 41 Laminated Plywood Birch sections from Nordic Forests. -Weight Capacity: 350 pounds. -Usage: Indoors. Outdoor use only u...
Plywood
$3,120Sale Price|40% Off
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 23 in
Eero Saarinen Yellow Leather Tulip Arm Chair Pedestal Collection by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The rare Eero Saarinen Tulip Arm Chair with Upholstered Inner Shell and Seat Cushion is a striking piece from the iconic Pedestal Collection by Knoll. This particular chair features ...
Aluminum
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.