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.
Bouclé, Wood
“Pedro” Armchairs by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland 1950s
By Puunveisto OY, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Utrecht, NL
These “Pedro” armchairs show the homely curviness that defined the design of the 1950s.
Fabric, Wood
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.
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.
Fabric, Wood
Model Pedro Armchair, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Hiort Tuote Puunveisto, 1950s
By Hiort Tuote Puunveisto, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model Pedro armchair, design Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, manufactured by Hiort Tuote Puunveisto, 1950s. Birch legs, reupholstered with quality model Orsetto -fabric by Lauritzon. Goo...
Fabric, Birch
Pair of Easy Chairs in Birch, Newly Reupholstered in Wool Fabric, 1950's
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Birch, Newly Reupholstered in Wool Fabric by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Birch, newly reupholstered in wool fabric St...
Birch, Wool, Bouclé
Pedro Armchair by Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Fasetti
Located in Hollola, FI
Pedro armchair is designed by Carl Gustav Hiort af Ornäs in 1952.
Wool, Oak
Pedro Sofa by Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Fasetti
Located in Hollola, FI
Measures: width 140cm, height 75cm, depth 70cm, seat height 40cm. Pedro sofas are manufactured by the official manufacturer Fasetti and are 100% handmade in Finland.abelled to guaran...
Wool, Oak
Grand Pedro Armchair by Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Fasetti
Located in Hollola, FI
Reissued Grand Pedro armchairs are manufactured by the official manufacturer, Fasetti and 100% handmade in Finland.
Wool, Mahogany
Alto Pedro Armchair by Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Fasetti
Located in Hollola, FI
Measures: width 77cm, height 76cm, depth 66cm. This Alto Pedro chair is created by the official manufacturer Fasetti and 100% handmade in Finland, labelled to guarantee authenticity.
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
Finland, 1950s Magnificent condition, restored and reupholstered.
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 Puunveisto OY-Träsnideri AB, Finland.
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 Puunveisto OY, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
1950s, midcentury original and beautiful "Pedro" armchair by Carl Gustav Hiort Af Ornas for Puunveisto Oy-Träsnideri AB, Finland.
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-Träsnideri newly upholstered in soft Alpaca wool bouclé.
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 Puunveisto OY, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of Finnish armchairs model “Pedro” designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Puunveisto Oy in Finland, 1950s.
Bouclé, Wood
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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
Carl-Gustaf "Nalle" Hiort af Ornäs (1911–1996) was a Finnish interior architect and designer, known especially for his Siesta armchair, which appeared in 1952.
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.
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.
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.
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 Puunveisto OY, Carl Gustaf Hjort
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
1950s, midcentury original and beautiful "Pedro" armchair by Carl Gustav Hiort Af Ornas for Puunveisto Oy-Träsnideri AB, Finland.
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-Träsnideri AB Finland.
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 Ornäs in the 1950s.
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 Ornäs in the 1950s.
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
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$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
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
$7,800 / set
H 33 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Chic 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Shearling Chairs by Design Frères
By Gilbert Poillerat, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Arcade' wrought iron and shearling chairs by Design Frères. Extraordinary pair of side chairs with white shearling upholstery. This unique upholstery treatment gives...
Wrought Iron
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
On Hold|$12,000 / set
H 30.91 in W 31.5 in D 35.04 in
A Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs With Stained Legs, Europe Mid 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-century modern design, a hallmark of 20th-century innovation, is celebrated for its harmonious blend of minimalism, organic shapes, and bold yet understated elegance. It introduc...
Mohair, Wood
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$28,575 / item
H 39.38 in W 78.75 in D 20.48 in
Baron 4 Door Storage Cabinet — Patinated Brass — Made in Britain by NOVOCASTRIAN
By Richy Almond, Novocastrian
Located in Washington, GB
A four-doored sideboard in hand-patinated brass. Each door operates on push-to-open, soft-close hinges. Handcrafted in the North to order, this sideboard can be commissioned in besp...
Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...
$14,750 / 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
$4,662
H 31.5 in W 27.17 in D 27.56 in
Armchair with Curved Wooden Armrests by Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
Danish Cabinetmaker's exquisite craftsmanship and emphasis on modern aesthetics are evident in this beautiful armchair. It seamlessly blends the timeless appeal of traditional design...
Sheepskin, Beech
$7,532 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
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
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
$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
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Oak 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
Swedish Modern Armchair in Yellow Upholstery, 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
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.
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