Set Six "Clyde's" Chairs by Peter Danko, circa 1980
By Peter Danko
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of six wood dining chairs with original red upholstery by Peter Danko, born Washington DC 1949.
Wood
$2,000Sale Price|50% Off
4 Peter Danko Design Mid Century Modern Bodyform Chairs Bent Wood
By Peter Danko
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of (4) Peter Danko design Mid-Century Modern "Bodyform" dining chairs bent Molded wood.
Upholstery, Maple, Bentwood, Plywood
Bodyform variant chair by Peter Danko
By Peter Danko
Located in Chicago, IL
USA, 1995. Molded from a single sheet of maple plywood, 20 available.
Plywood
Black Bodyform Chair by Peter Danko, Bent Plywood
By Peter Danko
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bodyform chair by Peter Danko, part of the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Plywood
Children's Bodyform Chairs by Peter Danko, 1980s, American
By Peter Danko
Located in West Reading, PA
Scarce bent plywood ‘Bodyform’ children’s chairs. ca. 1980.
Plywood
Peter Danko Bodyform Stacking Chairs, Set of 5
By Peter Danko
Located in Mckinney, TX
The simplicity of form and function reveals itself in this curvy creation by Peter Danko. With a list as long as your arm of museum acquisitions and permanent collections, as well as...
Maple
Unavailable
H 45 in W 17.5 in D 22.5 in
Maple Plybent Bar Chair in Walnut, Set of 2 Vintage Peter Danko
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
The Europa Bar chair is signature Peter Danko aesthetic. The chair is molded to a single piece of maple plywood with maple face veneer, finished in walnut and featuring a sleek moder...
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 32 in W 17 in D 21 in
Natural Finish Maple Side Chair with Black Woven Seat & Back by Peter Danko
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
Created by Peter and pressed in our studio, this unique combination creates a strong chair.
Birch, Maple
Unavailable
H 32 in W 17 in D 21 in
Maple Side Chair In Wenge with Champagne Woven Seat & Back by Peter Danko
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
Created by Peter and pressed in our studio, this unique combination creates a strong chair.
Birch, Maple
Unavailable
H 36 in W 18 in D 24 in
Prototype chair for World trade center restaurant in NYC. Design by Peter Danko
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
The chair was a collaboration between designer Peter Danko and architect Hugh Hardy for the 1996 renovation after the bombing of the World Trade Center garage in 1993.
Wool, Maple
Unavailable
H 42.5 in W 30 in D 39 in
Custom Color Plybent Maple Rocking Chair by Peter Danko, Made in USA
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
Handcrafted in the USA, each Atmos Rocker is signed by Peter Danko. A modern Classic rocking chair created with green design and ergonomics in mind.
Maple
Unavailable
H 42.5 in W 30 in D 39 in
Orange Strap Plybent Maple Rocking Chair Made in USA by Peter Danko
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
Handcrafted in the USA, each Atmos Rocker is signed by Peter Danko. A modern Classic rocking chair created with green design and ergonomics in mind.
Maple
Unavailable
H 32 in W 17 in D 21 in
Customizable Maple Side Chair with Woven Seat & Back Made in USA by Peter Danko
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
The simple classic styling of the Ashton side chair is signature Danko. Choose this option for custom colors, patterns, and finish.
Birch, Maple
Unavailable
H 32 in W 17 in D 21 in
Maple Side Chair in Black Finish with Red Woven Seat and Back by Peter Danko
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
Created by Peter and pressed in our studio, this unique combination creates a strong chair.
Birch, Maple
Unavailable
H 33 in W 17.75 in D 19.5 in
Peter Danko Ashton Side Chairs With Navy Blue Woven Seat & Back, Set of 4
By Peter Danko
Located in West Reading, PA
This is a set of four navy Ashton side dining chairs, made from 'Birple', a combination of Birch and Maple, sandwiched into layers. The sides are single cut with no joints to wear ...
Birch, Maple
Unavailable
H 32 in W 17 in D 21 in
Basket weave woven strap, fabric seat, Maple Side Chair. Made in USA by Danko
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
The simple Classic styling of the Ashton side chair is signature Danko. Choose this option for custom colors, patterns, and finish.
Birch, Maple, Upholstery
Unavailable
H 32 in W 17 in D 21 in
Black Finish Maple Side Chair with Two-Tone Blue Woven Seat & Back Made in USA
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
Created by Peter and pressed in our studio, this unique combination creates a strong chair.
Birch, Maple
Unavailable
H 42.5 in W 30 in D 39 in
Plybent Rocking Chair with Blue Strap Seat Handcrafted in the USA
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
Handcrafted in the USA, each Atmos Rocker is signed by Peter Danko. A modern Classic rocking chair created with green design and ergonomics in mind.
Maple
Unavailable
H 42.5 in W 30 in D 39 in
Plybent Rocking Chair with Red Strap Seat Handcrafted in the USA
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
Handcrafted in the USA, each Atmos Rocker is signed by Peter Danko. A modern Classic rocking chair created with green design and ergonomics in mind.
Maple
Unavailable
H 42.5 in W 30 in D 39 in
Plybent Maple Rocking Chair with Raspberry Strap Seat, Made in the USA
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
Handcrafted in the USA, each Atmos Rocker is signed by Peter Danko. A modern classic rocking chair created with green design and ergonomics in mind.
Maple
Unavailable
H 42.5 in W 30 in D 39 in
Plybent Maple Rocking Chair with Black Strap Seat Handcrafted in the USA
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
Handcrafted in the USA, each Atmos Rocker is signed by Peter Danko. A modern classic rocking chair created with green design and ergonomics in mind.
Maple
Unavailable
H 45 in W 17.5 in D 22.5 in
Maple Plybent Bar Chair in Walnut, Set of 4 Vintage Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
The Europa bar chair is signature Peter Danko aesthetic. The chair is molded to a single piece of maple plywood with maple face veneer, Finished in Walnut and featuring a sleek moder...
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 45 in W 17.5 in D 22.5 in
Maple ply-bent molded plywood Bar Chair in Walnut finish. Vintage Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
The Europa bar chair is signature Peter Danko aesthetic. The chair is molded from a single blanket of maple veneer.
Stainless Steel
Peter Danko “Electronic Cottage” Dining Chairs
By Peter Danko
Located in Long Island City, NY
About Peter Danko: Peter Danko Designed the chairs for the Electronic Cottage.
Mohair, Teak
Peter Danko Design Gotham Lounge Chair Modern
By Peter Danko
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Peter Danko Design Gotham Lounge chair modern. Bent Birch wood - white washed with black Nylon straps.
Nylon, Birch
Peter Danko Design Gotham Rocking Chair Modern
By Peter Danko
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Peter Danko Design Gotham Rocking chair modern. Bent Birch wood - white washed with black Nylon straps.
Nylon, Birch
Classic Bent Plywood Side Chairs Body Form by Peter Danko
By Peter Danko
Located in Buffalo, NY
Peter Danko Vintage bentwood bodyform sculptured chair is made of solid Plywood Bent to form the Back, the Seat, and the Legs.
Fabric, Plywood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 135 in D 33 in
Spectacular Sculptural Studio Sofa, Chairs and Cocktail Table by Peter Danko
By Peter Danko
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Drop dead masterpiece by famed furniture designer Peter Danko. These early studio pieces were created in 1977 and have been confirmed by the designer.
Glass, Leather, Oak
Rare Peter Danko Design Mid-Century Modern Dining Table '6' Chairs Bent Wood
By Peter Danko
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Peter Danko design Mid-Century Modern dining table set with (6) matching chairs bent Molded wood. (6) Very unique Bodyform side chairs upholstered in a beige Vinyl.
Maple, Bentwood, Plywood
Danko Chair by Peter Danko
By Peter Danko
Located in Chicago, IL
Molded from a single sheet of maple plywood. Peter Danko’s first chair of notoriety.
Fabric, Foam, Plywood
Peter Danko Bodyform Chair
By Peter Danko
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bodyform chair by Peter Danko comprised of a single sheet of plywood with epoxy finish.
Plywood
Eco-Eden Chairs by Peter Danko
By Peter Danko
Located in Hudson, NY
In the collection of MOMA since 1986. Made by Peter Danko and Associates. Can buy one or all.
"Bodyform" Side Chair by Peter Danko, 1980
By Peter Danko
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The "Bodyform" side chair was designed by Peter Danko in 1980. Peter Danko, born in Maryland to a ship-building father, is an underrated American designer with a unique and whimsical...
Bentwood
Early Rare Peter Danko Bentwood Rocking Chair & Ottoman
By Peter Danko
Located in Kensington, MD
70s Peter Danko Bentwood Rocking Chair & Ottoman, masterfully executed, beautifully scrolling bentwood arms & runners.
Set of Twelve Bodyform Chairs by Peter Danko
By Peter Danko
Located in Hudson, NY
Made by Peter Danko and Associates.
Peter Danko Bodyform Stacking Bentwood Barstools, set of 3
By Peter Danko
Located in Mckinney, TX
The simplicity of form and function reveals itself in this curvy creation by Peter Danko. With a list as long as your arm of museum acquisitions and permanent collections as well as ...
Maple
1970s Vintage Bentwood Chairs Reupholstered in Gray Bouclé, a Pair
By Peter Danko
Located in Phoenix, AZ
We just recently reupholstered again, in a gray bouclé. These chairs would be perfect for a den, a library, an office or desk, as two corner accent chairs, at a two person dinner ta...
Fabric, Textile, Bouclé, Upholstery, Bentwood, Plywood
Hand-crafted Bentwood Rocking Chair by Peter Danko
By Peter Danko
Located in Denton, MD
Extremely comfortable, bentwood oak frame with original woven leather upholstery. Incised signature Danko, 1982 on bottom stretcher. In very good condition with some light fading to ...
Oak, Leather
Sold
H 35 in W 24.25 in D 32.5 in
1970s Vintage Bentwood Chair and Ottoman Set Reupholstered in Gray Bouclé
By Peter Danko
Located in Phoenix, AZ
1970s Vintage Bentwood chair and Ottoman set Reupholstered in gray Bouclé A sculpturally stunning set of a bent plywood reclining chair and its matching ottoman Each side craft...
Fabric, Textile, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
Original Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s molded fiberglass side shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Gleaming shells are in original condition, each with a distinct thready texture...
Fiberglass
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$652Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and beige boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razor...
Oak
$1,355 / 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
$652Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and original Dragør fabric as they were made originally with. Provided by Danish Art Weavery. Refreshing design with b...
Oak
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
$1,650 / item
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
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
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood, Denmark - 1960s.
Wood
Ceiba Table Lamp
By Chuch Estudio
Located in Mérida, MX
The Ceiba Lamp embodies the essence of artisanal craftsmanship, meticulously crafted entirely by hand. Inspired by the sacred Tree of Life in the Yucatan Peninsula, renowned as the C...
Clay, Linen
$1,634
H 34.45 in W 66.54 in D 13.78 in
1960s Woven Wicker Single Headboard Rattan Midcentury Rustic Provence
Located in London, GB
A single woven wicker headboard from Provence, with integrated circular bedside tables. French, c. 1960s. Between bedsides 100cm.
Wicker
$1,746 / set
H 34.65 in W 17.92 in D 21.26 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Danish Pine Chairs by Niels Koefoed for Glostrup, 1960s
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Hamburg, DE
Solid wooden chairs from the Danish manufacturer Glostrup based on a design by Niels Koefoed from the 1960s. A rustic design. For a traditional Danish interior or as a contrast in a...
Pine
$6,112 / set
H 35.04 in W 18.51 in D 18.9 in
Four Danish Mid Century Wooden Dining Chairs in Pine by Rainer Daumiller, 1970s
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of four Danish wooden dining chairs in pine by Rainer Daumiller produced in Denmark, 1970s. In good matching and original condition. Dimensions: 89 cm / 35" W: 47 cm / 18....
Pine
$1,750Sale Price|50% Off
H 28 in W 96 in D 48 in
Post modern Knoll white laminate racetrack dining table by joe d'urso
By Joe D'Urso, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post modern Knoll white laminate racetrack dining table by joe d'urso. Simple design oval conference or dining table with white laminate top and rubber edge molding that sits on 4 st...
Steel
$10,693 / item
H 26.38 in W 94.49 in D 37.1 in
Customizable Tacchini Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini
By Tacchini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
price listed for starting fabric and chrome frame A reissue of a historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs with soft, cosy forms that evo...
Leather, Fabric
$7,500
H 34.65 in W 57.88 in D 23.63 in
Guillerme et Chambron "José" Sofa for Votre Maison, France 1970s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
The company Votre Maison is one that has left an indelible mark on the history of French design. The 'José' model sofa, designed by Robert Guillerme along with his sales partner Jacq...
Fabric, Oak
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.