$10,284 / set
H 27.56 in W 42.52 in D 42.52 in
Purple Papillon Lounge Chairs by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti
By Guido Maria Rosati
Located in Oirlo, LI
Step into the world of iconic Italian design with this rare set of Papillon lounge chairs, crafted in 1974 by renowned designer Guido Maria Rosati for the esteemed Italian design h...
Velvet
$6,582 / set
H 23.63 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Lounge Chairs ‘Papillon’ by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti, 1970s
By Giovannetti, Guido Maria Rosati
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Rare ‘Papillon’ Lounge Chairs by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti, 1972, Reupholstered in Luxurious Fabric, Set of Two Discover this iconic set of ‘Papillon’ lounge chairs, a test...
Iron
$5,171 / item
H 25.99 in W 41.34 in D 43.31 in
Papillon Lounge Chairs by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti in blue
By Giovannetti, Guido Maria Rosati
Located in RIDDERKERK, NL
Rare set of Papillon lounge chairs , designed in 1974 by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti .
Fabric
$11,577 / set
H 23.63 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
'Papillon' Lounge Chairs by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti, Cognac Leather
By Giovannetti, Guido Maria Rosati
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A striking and highly collectible pair of “Papillon” lounge chairs, designed by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti in 1972.
Leather
$5,171 / item
H 25.99 in W 41.34 in D 43.31 in
Papillon Lounge Chairs by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti in rust brown
By Giovannetti, Guido Maria Rosati
Located in RIDDERKERK, NL
Rare set of Papillon lounge chairs , designed in 1974 by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti .
Fabric
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H 23.63 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
'Papillon' Lounge Chairs by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti, 1972, Leather
By Guido Maria Rosati, Giovannetti
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Experience the timeless elegance of this pair of 'Papillon' lounge chairs, designed by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti in 1972.
Leather
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H 27.56 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Papillon armchairs by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti, 1970s, set of 2
By Guido Maria Rosati, Giovannetti
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of fabric armchairs by Guido Maria Rosati. Model: Papillon. The armchairs swivel so that the back becomes the seat.
Fabric
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H 27.56 in W 43.31 in D 41.34 in
Pair of Papillon Lounge Chairs by Guido Rosati for Giovannetti, Italy 1970s
By Guido Maria Rosati, Giovannetti
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of dark green upholstered "Papillon" lounge chairs, which were designed by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti in 1972.
Fabric
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H 23.63 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Pair Of Vintage Papillon Sofas In Suede By Guido Rosati For Giovannetti, 1970s
By Guido Maria Rosati, Giovanetti
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Great pair of Papillon sofas designed by Guido Rosati for Giovannetti Collezioni, 1970s.
Suede
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H 24.81 in W 41.34 in D 41.34 in
Italian modern Brick red fabric Armchair Papillon by Rosati Giovannetti, 1970s
By Giovannetti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Brick red fabric Armchair mod. Papillon by Guido Rosati for Giovannetti, 1970s Armchair mod.
Fabric
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H 21 in W 41 in D 41 in
Pair of ‘Papillon’ Lounge Chairs by Guido Rosati for Giovannetti, Italy 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of ‘Papillon’ (which translates to butterfly) lounge chairs designed by Giudo Rosati for the Giovanetti brand in the 1970s.
Upholstery
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H 23.63 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Lounge Chairs ‘Papillon’ by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti, 1970s
By Guido Maria Rosati, Giovannetti
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Rare ‘Papillon’ Lounge Chairs by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti, 1972, Reupholstered in Luxurious Fabric, Set of Two Discover this iconic set of ‘Papillon’ lounge chairs, a test...
Iron
Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather by Guido Maria Rosati, 1972
By Guido Maria Rosati, Giovannetti
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Lounge chair ‘Papillon’ by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti, Italy, 1972.
Leather
$19,866 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
$2,445 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$15,897 / item
H 27.56 in W 100.4 in D 37.8 in
Arflex Marenco Sofa in Fabric Heidi and Candy by Mario Marenco
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marenco Sofa is designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex. This sofa features the system with making the armrest and seat as the base portion. There is a metal tubular frame facilitated f...
Metal
$536Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 9.8 in Dm 19.6 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 50EN Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
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
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
Lounge Chair for Brazil Industries, Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Percival Lafer Lounge Chair for Brazil Industries circa 1970s Edelman Leather, Brazillian Rosewood 28 3/4 x 40 x 28 3/4 inches.
Leather, Rosewood
$6,112
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
$16,000
H 29.14 in W 96.46 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Chenille, 1972
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” three seater sofa for B&B Italia, ivory chenille, Italy, 1971. The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a large sof...
Foam, Chenille
Tacchini Solar Sofa by Faye Toogood in STOCK
By Faye Toogood
Located in New York, NY
FABRIC ZURAH/03 - INTERNATIONAL - CAT.Z Calm and sophisticated manifesto of contemporary style, Solar sits at the heart of Toogood’s Cosmic collection. An upholstered sofa that at f...
Fabric
3 Piece Modular Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Preview, 1988
By Preview, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
3 Piece Modular sectional sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Preview, 1988. Original white fabric is in good condition. There is a spot on one cushion.
Fabric
Sofa "Anfibio" by Alessandro Becchi for Giovanetti, 1970s
By Giovanetti, Alessandro Becchi
Located in bruxelles, BE
Fabric sofa that can be opened as a bed by Alessandro Becchi, Anfibio model. Bed dimensions: Height: 40 cm Width: 245 cm Length: 200 cm. Wear due to time and age FOR SHIPPING, REQUE...
Fabric, Canvas
Acerbis Free System Sofa by Claudio Salocchi UTOPIA
By Claudio Salocchi, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DUPLEX presents UTOPIA: an exhibition that celebrates the spirit of the second postwar Italian Design Revolution. “The fantastic achievement of Italian Design is the incredibly rich...
Upholstery
$18,061 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa Vintage Leather Becchi Giovannetti
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A pi...
Leather
Early Pierre Chapo Double Godot Daybed With Square Legs c. 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early Pierre Chapo double Godot daybed with square legs France, early 1960's French elm, ivory cotton canvas Measurements: 57.5" width, 77.5" length, 11.5" frame height, 15.5" se...
Elm
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.