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Petit Repos

2010s Antonio Citterio for Vitra Petit Repos Lounge Chair in Blue Fabric
2010s Antonio Citterio for Vitra Petit Repos Lounge Chair in Blue Fabric

2010s Antonio Citterio for Vitra Petit Repos Lounge Chair in Blue Fabric

By Antonio Citterio

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Petit Repos Lounge Chair, originally designed by Antonio Citterio for Vitra in 2013. This

Category

2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

“Petit Repos” Armchair by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France 1950s
“Petit Repos” Armchair by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France 1950s

“Petit Repos” Armchair by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France 1950s

By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison

Located in Utrecht, NL

This oak “Petit Repos” chair deserves its title of iconic. Both in terms of quality and design

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Guillerme & Chambron 'Petit Repos' Lounge Chair in Solid Oak
Guillerme & Chambron 'Petit Repos' Lounge Chair in Solid Oak

Guillerme & Chambron 'Petit Repos' Lounge Chair in Solid Oak

By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, 'Petit Repos' lounge chair, solid oak, fabric, France

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Guillerme & Chambron 'Petit Repos' Lounge Chair in Solid Oak and Teddy Fabric
Guillerme & Chambron 'Petit Repos' Lounge Chair in Solid Oak and Teddy Fabric

Guillerme & Chambron 'Petit Repos' Lounge Chair in Solid Oak and Teddy Fabric

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, 'Petit Repos' lounge chair, solid oak, teddy fabric, France

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Pair of 'Petit Repos' Lounge Chairs in Oak and Teddy Fabric
Guillerme & Chambron Pair of 'Petit Repos' Lounge Chairs in Oak and Teddy Fabric

Guillerme & Chambron Pair of 'Petit Repos' Lounge Chairs in Oak and Teddy Fabric

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, pair of 'Petit Repos' lounge chairs, solid oak, fabric

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Guillerme et Chambron Petit Repos French Lounge Chairs Votre Maison
Guillerme et Chambron Petit Repos French Lounge Chairs Votre Maison

Guillerme et Chambron Petit Repos French Lounge Chairs Votre Maison

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Chicago, IL

Petite Repos high back lounge chair in solid oak with the typical characteristic finger motif at the

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

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Pair of Petit Repos, Guillerme et Chambron with Original Fabric, 1960
Pair of Petit Repos, Guillerme et Chambron with Original Fabric, 1960

Pair of Petit Repos, Guillerme et Chambron with Original Fabric, 1960

By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison

Located in Milan, IT

The duo is known for their high-quality solid oak furniture. Robert Guillerme (1913-1990) and Jacques Chambron (1914-2001). Their company, Votre Maison, has marked the history of...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Petit Repos Armchair in Green Bouclé, France 1950's
Guillerme & Chambron Petit Repos Armchair in Green Bouclé, France 1950's

Guillerme & Chambron Petit Repos Armchair in Green Bouclé, France 1950's

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in New York, NY

An early example of the petit repos chair in original patina, newly upholstered in a green bouclé.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Vitra by Antonio Citterio Petit Repos Leather Chair
Vitra by Antonio Citterio Petit Repos Leather Chair

Vitra by Antonio Citterio Petit Repos Leather Chair

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H 29.93 in W 26.38 in D 25.99 in

Vitra by Antonio Citterio Petit Repos Leather Chair

By Vitra, Antonio Citterio

Located in Rochester, England

Designed by Antonio Citterio, the Petit Repos chair was introduced to the Vitra collection in 2013

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Guillerme et Chambron "Petit Repos" Lounge Chair, France, 1950s
Guillerme et Chambron "Petit Repos" Lounge Chair, France, 1950s

Guillerme et Chambron "Petit Repos" Lounge Chair, France, 1950s

By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison

Located in Utrecht, NL

Guillerme et Chambron “Petit Repos” lounge chair, France, 1950s The Guillerme et Chambron Petit

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak

Vitra by Antonio Citterio Petit Repos Leather Grey Swivel Armchair
Vitra by Antonio Citterio Petit Repos Leather Grey Swivel Armchair

Vitra by Antonio Citterio Petit Repos Leather Grey Swivel Armchair

By Vitra, Antonio Citterio

Located in Rochester, England

Designed by Antonio Citterio, the Petit Repos chair was introduced to the Vitra collection in 2013

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vitra by Antonio Citterio Petit Repos Leather Grey Swivel Armchair
Vitra by Antonio Citterio Petit Repos Leather Grey Swivel Armchair

Vitra by Antonio Citterio Petit Repos Leather Grey Swivel Armchair

By Vitra, Antonio Citterio

Located in Rochester, England

Designed by Antonio Citterio, the Petit Repos chair was introduced to the Vitra collection in 2013

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vitra by Antonio Citterio Petit Repos Leather Grey Armchair, Set of 2
Vitra by Antonio Citterio Petit Repos Leather Grey Armchair, Set of 2

Vitra by Antonio Citterio Petit Repos Leather Grey Armchair, Set of 2

By Vitra, Antonio Citterio

Located in Rochester, England

Designed by Antonio Citterio, the Petit Repos chair was introduced to the Vitra collection in 2013

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

“Petit Repos” Armchair by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France 1950s
“Petit Repos” Armchair by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France 1950s

“Petit Repos” Armchair by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France 1950s

By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison

Located in Utrecht, NL

This oaken “Petit Repos” chair deserves its title of iconic. Both in terms of quality and design

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Fabric

“Petit Repos” Armchair by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France 1950s
“Petit Repos” Armchair by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France 1950s

“Petit Repos” Armchair by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France 1950s

By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison

Located in Utrecht, NL

This oaken “Petit Repos” chair deserves its title of iconic. Both in terms of quality and design

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Bouclé

Guillerme et Chambron Petit Repos French Lounge Chairs Votre Maison
Guillerme et Chambron Petit Repos French Lounge Chairs Votre Maison

Guillerme et Chambron Petit Repos French Lounge Chairs Votre Maison

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Chicago, IL

Petite Repos high back lounge chair in solid oak with the typical characteristic finger motif at the

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of Guillerme et Chambron "repos" Lounge Chairs, France, 1950s
Pair of Guillerme et Chambron "repos" Lounge Chairs, France, 1950s

Pair of Guillerme et Chambron "repos" Lounge Chairs, France, 1950s

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Utrecht, NL

use. Recently reupholstered in a premium bouclé fabric. Dimensions: Petit Repos 30.7 in W. x 35 in

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak

Guillerme et Chambron French Natural Oak and White Linen Lounge or Side Chairs
Guillerme et Chambron French Natural Oak and White Linen Lounge or Side Chairs

Guillerme et Chambron French Natural Oak and White Linen Lounge or Side Chairs

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Chicago, IL

open construction, similar to the grand and petit repos models but are more upright than lounge. The

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

Guillerme et Chambron French Natural Oak and White Textured Linen Side Chairs
Guillerme et Chambron French Natural Oak and White Textured Linen Side Chairs

Guillerme et Chambron French Natural Oak and White Textured Linen Side Chairs

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Chicago, IL

interesting open construction, similar to the grand and petit repos models but are more upright than lounge

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

Guillerme et Chambron French Natural Oak and White Linen Lounge or Side Chair
Guillerme et Chambron French Natural Oak and White Linen Lounge or Side Chair

Guillerme et Chambron French Natural Oak and White Linen Lounge or Side Chair

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Chicago, IL

open construction, similar to the grand and petit repos models but are more upright than lounge. The

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

Guillerme et Chambron French Natural Oak and White Linen Lounge or Side Chair
Guillerme et Chambron French Natural Oak and White Linen Lounge or Side Chair

Guillerme et Chambron French Natural Oak and White Linen Lounge or Side Chair

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Chicago, IL

open construction, similar to the grand and petit repos models but are more upright than lounge. The

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison Petit Repos Ebonzied French Lounge Chairs
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison Petit Repos Ebonzied French Lounge Chairs

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison Petit Repos Ebonzied French Lounge Chairs

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Chicago, IL

Two extraordinary French Guillerme et Chambron model petit repos lounge chairs in solid oak with

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Armchairs "Petit Repos" by Guillerme et Chambron
Armchairs "Petit Repos" by Guillerme et Chambron

Armchairs "Petit Repos" by Guillerme et Chambron

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H 37.01 in W 33.47 in D 38.59 in

Armchairs "Petit Repos" by Guillerme et Chambron

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

sculpted Guillerme and Chambron 'Petit Repos' lounge chairs, in solid oak with the typical characteristic

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of “Petit Repos” Lounge Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron, France 1950s
Pair of “Petit Repos” Lounge Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron, France 1950s

Pair of “Petit Repos” Lounge Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron, France 1950s

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Utrecht, NL

This pair of oaken “Petit Repos” lounge chairs deserve their title of iconic, both in terms of

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

"Petit Repos" Oak Lounge Chair by Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1950s
"Petit Repos" Oak Lounge Chair by Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1950s

"Petit Repos" Oak Lounge Chair by Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1950s

By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison

Located in Utrecht, NL

Like its slightly larger version, the “Petit Repos” lounge chair visually represents the very

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Guillerme et Chambron Petit Repos Pair of French Lounge Chairs Votre Maison
Guillerme et Chambron Petit Repos Pair of French Lounge Chairs Votre Maison

Guillerme et Chambron Petit Repos Pair of French Lounge Chairs Votre Maison

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Chicago, IL

Petite Repos high back lounge chairs in solid oak with the typical characteristic finger motif at the

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Vitra Petit Repos Green Armchair Fabric
Vitra Petit Repos Green Armchair Fabric

Vitra Petit Repos Green Armchair Fabric

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H 27.96 in W 26.78 in D 25.6 in

Vitra Petit Repos Green Armchair Fabric

By Vitra

Located in Cologne, DE

We present to you a Vitra Petit Repos green armchair fabric. Product measurements in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Vitra Petit Repos Fabric Armchair Set Blue Ice Blue 2 Armchair Antonio Citterio
Vitra Petit Repos Fabric Armchair Set Blue Ice Blue 2 Armchair Antonio Citterio

Vitra Petit Repos Fabric Armchair Set Blue Ice Blue 2 Armchair Antonio Citterio

By Vitra, Antonio Citterio

Located in Cologne, DE

We present to you a Vitra Petit repos fabric armchair set blue ice blue 2 armchair Antonio Citterio

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

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Finding the Right Seating for You

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.