$2,421
H 25.6 in W 40.95 in D 33.08 in
Decorative one-seat sofa model Pasha, manufactured in the 1970s by Durlet
By Durlet
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Decorative one-seat lounge sofa model Pasha, manufactured in the 1970s by Durlet, Belgium. The sofa
Leather
Pasha Armchair by Heinz Waldmann & A. Schmidt for Durlet, 1970s
By Durlet
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Exquisite vintage brown leather lounge chair designed by Hein Waldmann & A. Schmidt for Durlet in
Leather
Pair of Fireside Chairs Pasha by Pierre Paulin, 1972
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of fireside chairs Pasha by Pierre Paulin from 1972 model Pasha high back 1972
Fabric
Sold
H 33.08 in W 40.95 in D 40.95 in
Belgian Design, Dark Brown 'Pasha' Lounge Chairs by Durlet, 1970's
By Durlet
Located in Antwerp, BE
1970s, they had a large selection of revolutionary designs. The Pasha lounge chair is the absolute best
Leather
$6,296
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
$6,925
H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 25.2 in
1950's Lounge Chair, by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This mid-century lounge chair, designed by Italian-born Brazilian designer Giuseppe Scapinelli in the 1950s, exemplifies the bold yet elegant characteristics of his designs. Known fo...
Fabric, Hardwood
$28,500
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
Leather BoConcept Chaise Longue
By BoConcept
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage BoConcept chaise lounge with relax function. In natural black leather, chrome steel base/legs. Label: BoConcept. Very good vintage condition.
Metal, Chrome
Ettore Zaccari lounge sofa in ebonized wood Italy 1930s
By Ettore Zaccari
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Crafted in Ettore Zaccari's own workshop in Italy during the 1930s, this exquisite lounge sofa is a testament to the remarkable skill and artistry of its creator. The sofa is finishe...
Fabric, Ash
$7,000 / item
H 41 in W 33 in D 32 in
CraftAssociates Lounge Chairs, Vadar Modern Leather Lounge Chair, Wingback
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Lounge Chairs, Vadar Modern Leather Lounge Chair, Wingback These wing chairs are expertly crafted and upholstered. This wing chair represents the largest lounge chai...
Leather, Wood, Walnut
$7,750
H 37.01 in W 24.81 in D 32.49 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Belgian Lounge Chair in Cherry & Ochre Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, lounge chair, fabric, cherry, Belgium, 1950s This well-detailed easy chair features an outstanding cherry frame in which the legs and arm...
Fabric, Cherry
Bienne Daybed
Located in Paris, FR
Daybed Bienne with structure in solid wood, upholstered and covered with high quality fabric Cat. B in white and soft grey finish. Also available with other fabrics, on request.
Fabric, Walnut
$5,750
H 29.14 in W 23.23 in D 32.29 in
Original Bauhaus Chair, by J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Beech, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Bauhaus armchair comes from Czechoslovakia from the first half of the 20th century. It is the work of Jindřich Halabala and was produced in UP Zavody as model H-91. The ...
Steel, Chrome, Iron
Hans Wegner Venus Chair Model GE1936 for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This fantastic shell chair with backrest and seat in walnut veneer on a base of soap treated oak is a 2015 re-issue by GETAMA of the classic chair designed by Hans Wegner in 1948. Wh...
Oak, Walnut
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Chairs in Original Leather
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen, lounge chairs model U-56 'Elizabeth', oak, red leather, Denmark, designed in 1956 A pair of armchairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in 1956. These are Kofod-Larsen hi...
Leather, Oak
$4,640Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28 in W 32.5 in D 30 in
Vintage Heinz Meier Stendig Hausmann Lounge Chairs
By Heinz Meier, Landes Manufacturing Co.
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of mid century modern lounge chairs (2) designed and produced by Heinz Meier for Landes Furniture Mfg. Co. ( with chrome rod and wood frames. Detachable cushions newly upholst...
Chrome
$5,231Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 22.45 in D 17.72 in
Six Black Lacquered Vienna Secession Armchairs by Thonet, 1920s
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare set of six Vienna Secession armchairs. Design by Gebrüder Thonet Austria. Striking Austrian design from the 1920s. Original black lacquered beech frames and back...
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Infinity II Bookcase by Pol Quadens
Located in Geneve, CH
Infinity II Bookcase by Pol Quadens Limited Edition Of 8+4 Pieces. Dimensions: D 30 x W 150 x H 220 cm. Materials: Polished stainless steel. Pol Quadens was born in Brussels. His f...
Stainless Steel
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.