$11,000 / set
H 29.34 in W 28.15 in D 26.97 in
Pair of “Pedro” Armchairs by Carl Gustaf Hiort, Finland 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Puunveisto OY
Located in Utrecht, NL
These “Pedro” armchairs show the homely curviness that defined the design of the 1950s. Hiort af
Bouclé, Wood
$11,000 / set
H 32.68 in W 29.14 in D 28.35 in
Pair of “Pedro” Armchairs by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Finland 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hjort
Located in Utrecht, NL
These “Pedro” armchairs show the homely curviness that defined the design of the 1950s. Hiort af
Sheepskin, Wood
Carl Gustaf Hiort 'Pedro' Armchair in Coral Red Fabric, 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Puunveisto OY
Located in Prague, New Town
Finnish 'Pedro' armchair, designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs. Produced by Puunveisto Oy
Fabric, Wood
$3,750
H 32.29 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Model Pedro Armchair, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Hiort Tuote Puunveisto, 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Hiort Tuote Puunveisto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model Pedro armchair, design Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, manufactured by Hiort Tuote Puunveisto
Fabric, Birch
$19,340 / set
H 33.08 in W 28.75 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Easy Chairs in Birch, Newly Reupholstered in Wool Fabric, 1950's
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
, Scandinavian Rare pair of easy chairs model Pedro Produced in Finland Dimensions (W x D x H): 73 x 70 x 84 cm
Birch, Wool, Bouclé
Pedro Armchair by Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
By Fasetti, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Hollola, FI
Pedro armchair is designed by Carl Gustav Hiort af Ornäs in 1952. The cozy curving forms of the
Wool, Oak
Pedro Sofa by Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
By Fasetti, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Hollola, FI
Pedro sofa is designed by Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs in 1952. Pedro is a compact two-seat sofa of
Wool, Oak
Grand Pedro Armchair by Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
By Fasetti, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Hollola, FI
The Grand Pedro chair is designed by Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs in 1952. The Grand Pedro chair
Wool, Mahogany
Alto Pedro Armchair by Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
By Fasetti, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Hollola, FI
The cosy curving forms of the 1950s are to be found also in the Alto Pedro armchair, which was
Fabric, Oak
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 29.14 in D 27.56 in
Mid century modern Carl Gustaf Hiort ''Pedro'' Armchair in Beech and Ulpholstery
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid century modern "Pedro" armchair by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs for Puunveisto Oy-Trasnideri in
Beech
Sold
H 32.29 in W 29.14 in D 27.56 in
1950s 'Pedro' Armchair In Velvet By Carl Gustav Hjort Af Ornäs Finland
By Puunveisto OY, Carl Gustaf Hjort
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
1950s, midcentury original and beautiful "Pedro" armchair by Carl Gustav Hjort Af Ornas for
Velvet, Beech
Sold
H 32.29 in W 29.14 in D 27.56 in
White Linen 'Pedro' Armchair By Carl Gustav Hiort Af Ornäs. Finland 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Puunveisto OY
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
1950s, midcentury original and beautiful "Pedro" armchair by Carl Gustav Hiort Af Ornas for
Fabric, Beech
Sold
H 31.89 in W 27.96 in D 27.17 in
Grand Pedro Wool Armchair by Carl-Gustav Hiort of Ornäs, Finland, c.1950
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Surrey, GB
A mid-century Finnish Grand Pedro armchair designed by Carl-Gustav Hiort af Ornäs for Puunveisto Oy
Wool
Sold
H 31.5 in W 28.35 in D 32.68 in
Carl Gustaf Hiort Pair of "Pedro" Armchairs in Bouclé Fabric, 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Puunveisto OY
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of Finnish armchairs model “Pedro” designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Puunveisto Oy in
Bouclé, Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 25.6 in
Carl-Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs Pair of Pedro Armchairs in White, Puunveisto 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Puunveisto OY
Located in Helsinki, FI
always strived to make the objects beautiful from all angles, and the Pedro armchair is one of such
Fabric, Birch
Sold
H 29.34 in W 28.15 in D 26.97 in
Pair of “Pedro” Armchairs by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Puunveisto Oy, Finla
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Puunveisto OY
Located in Utrecht, NL
These “Pedro” armchairs show the homely curviness that defined the design of the 1950s. Hiort af
Bouclé
Sold
H 29.34 in W 28.15 in D 26.97 in
Pair of “Pedro” Armchairs by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Puunveisto Oy, Finla
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Puunveisto OY
Located in Utrecht, NL
These “Pedro” armchairs show the homely curviness that defined the design of the 1950s. Hiort af
Bouclé
Sold
H 31.89 in W 30.32 in D 28.75 in
For Melanie - “Pedro” Armchairs by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Finland 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Utrecht, NL
For Melanie - “Pedro” Armchairs by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Finland 1950s
Sheepskin, Wood
Sold
H 32.68 in W 29.14 in D 28.35 in
Pair of “Pedro” Armchairs by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Puunveisto OY
Located in Utrecht, NL
These “Pedro” armchairs show the homely curviness that defined the design of the 1950s. Hiort af
Sheepskin, Wood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 29.14 in D 27.56 in
1950s Pedro Chair by Carl Gustav Hiort af Ornäs for Puunveisto Oy-Trasnideri
By Carl Gustaf Hjort, Puunveisto OY
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
1950s, midcentury original and beautiful "Pedro" armchair by Carl Gustav Hiort Af Ornas for
Velvet, Beech
Sold
H 32.29 in W 29.14 in D 27.56 in
1950s, Two Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs "Pedro" Chairs by Puunveisto Oy-Trasnideri
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Puunveisto OY
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
1950s, original set of two "Pedro" armchairs by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornas for Puunveisto Oy
Fabric, Beech
Finnish Easy Chair "Grand Pedro" by Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, 1952
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Puunveisto OY
Located in Turku, FI
Comfortable beautiful easy chair "Grand Pedro" by the Finnish designer Carl Gustaf "Nalle" Hiort af
Upholstery, Birch
Sold
H 33.47 in W 27.56 in D 28.35 in
Finnish Modern Blue Easy Chair "Grand Pedro" by Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, 1952
Located in Turku, FI
Comfortable beautiful easy chair "Grand Pedro" by the Finnish designer Carl Gustaf "Nalle" Hiort af
Upholstery, Birch
Carl Gustav Hiort af Ornäs, Pedro Armchair, Finland, 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Berlin, DE
A 'Pedro' lounge chair designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Puunveisto Oy in Finland, 1950
Fabric, Birch
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$1,345 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$6,190 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
$40,600
H 29.3 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner "Costela" Lounge Chair, Brazil, 1953
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
The Costela armchair is an iconic Brazilian Mid-Century Modern piece. It was designed by Martin Eisler (1913 - 1977) in 1953 and manufactured by the companies Móveis Artesanal and Fo...
Steel
$17,505 / item
H 13 in W 36 in D 52 in
Circular Coffee/Side Table Organic Black Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an u...
Steel, Iron
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
Swedish Modern Armchair in Yellow Fabric, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Swedish Modern armchair, created by an anonymous Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. Made of wood and has recently been reupholstered in yellow fabric. Dimensions: H 79 cm, W 77 cm, ...
Fabric, Wood
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
$3,950 / set
H 31.5 in W 26.78 in D 31.5 in
Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček Re-upholstered Bentwood Armchairs, Czechia 1940
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček re-upholstered bentwood Armchairs, Czechia 1940 We offer re-upholstered Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček bentwood armchairs, originally designed in ...
Upholstery, Bentwood
Ceramic Circular Chandelier by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ceramic chandelier made by the french artist Olivia Cognet, made of different sized cylinders put together covered with decorative elements. Since moving to Los Angeles in 2016, Fre...
Ceramic
$2,240Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 12.21 in Dm 10.63 in
ST66 Glazed Stoneware Stool by Pascale Girardin
By Pascale Girardin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Functional and decorative stoneware object, crafted by pinching and coiling. The ceramic surface is applied either with a brush or by pouring. Each piece of this collection is un...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mae Console Table by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae console table by Crump and Kwash Hand turned, solid wood legs and cross members / Solid wood top / Veg tan woven leather shelf / Customizations available. Options Wood - Whit...
Leather, Maple, Oak, Walnut
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.