$8,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 35.83 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
Handwoven French Bistro Chair By Philippe Model Maison at Studio ALM
By Philippe Model Maison
Located in Paddington, NSW
design. Founded by designer Philippe Model, the brand produces unique hand-woven indoor furniture—chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Renoir Chair by Philippe Model for Studio ALM
By Philippe Model Maison
Located in Paddington, NSW
A beautiful pair of handwoven “Renoir” chairs by Philippe Model Maison, showcasing the designer’s
Bamboo, Rattan
$3,678
H 34.26 in W 24.41 in D 29.53 in
Philippe Starck Black Chair Armchair Driade Aleph Model Pratfall
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Armchair model Pratfall by Philippe Starck for Italian manufacture Driade Aleph. Black leather and
Steel
$2,738
H 34.26 in W 24.41 in D 29.53 in
Philippe Starck Black Chair Armchair Driade Aleph Model Pratfall
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Armchair model Pratfall by Philippe Starck for Italian manufacture Driade Aleph. Black leather and
Steel
$3,571
H 34.26 in W 40.16 in D 35.44 in
Cassina Model Lazy Working Chair Blue Leather Armchair by Philippe Starck
By Cassina, Philippe Starck
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Philippe Starck designed this Model Lazy working armchair for Cassina Blue leather. Feet made of
Aluminum
$23,809 / set
H 33.47 in W 24.81 in D 27.56 in
Philippe Starck Chair Armchair Chair Driade Aleph Model Jack Lang Set of 4
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These chairs are true Iconic armchairs dining chairs designed by Philippe Starck 1987 for Italian
Aluminum
$6,470 / set
H 27.56 in W 21.26 in D 17.33 in
Philippe Starck Pair Of Miss Dorn Model Armchairs for Disform, c. 1982
By Philippe Starck
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Philippe Starck Miss Dorn model armchairs for Disform 1982. Black metal structure, original
Metal
$1,619Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 24.81 in D 21.66 in
Louis Philippe Style Pair Of Chairs With Italian Armrests Model King
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Fascinating and rare pair of Italian chairs with armrests model "King" or "Antique Master"; they
Linen, Walnut
$1,499 / set
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
Set of 4 gray metal chairs in the style of Starck's "Von Vogelsans" model
By Philippe Starck
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Set of 4 gray metal chairs in the style of Starck's "Von Vogelsans" model Stackable chairs - indoor
Metal
Unavailable
H 32.68 in W 18.51 in D 24.41 in
1990s French Design Set of 6 Louis XX Model Chairs by Philippe Starck For Vitra
By Vitra, Philippe Starck
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1990s French Design Set of 6 Louis XX Model Chairs by Philippe Starck for Vitra made of blown
Plastic
"Francesca Spanish" Chairs Model 2 - Phillipe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The ‘Francesca Spanish’ chair is a model designed by Starck at the time of Starck Product. It was
Metal
Unavailable
H 23.63 in Dm 13 in
Thonet Child Chair Seating Plywood Original Early Model Stamped and Labeled
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant
Thonet collectors item Stamped and labeled by Thonet circa 1880 Fix plywood seating original.
Beech
Sold
H 28.75 in W 18.9 in D 19.3 in
Postmodern Chair model Dr.Glob by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Italy 80s
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Lucija, SI
Very RARE Postmodern plastic Chair, model Dr Glob, was designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell
Metal
Sold
H 31.11 in W 24.41 in D 27.56 in
Model 4835 Eros Swivel Dining Chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Set of 6
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Izegem, VWV
Originally designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell in 1999 the Eros chair is inspired by the 1960s
Aluminum
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H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 18.12 in
Philippe Starck chairs model Tessa nature edition Driade Aleph 1990 set of 4
By Philippe Starck, Aleph Ubik
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
This set of 4 chairs, Tessa Nature model, was designed by the famous French designer and architect
Straw, Beech
Sold
H 28.35 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
1980s Philippe Starck Design Set of 4 Chairs Dr Glob Model for Kartell
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1980s Philippe Starck design set of 4 chairs Dr Glob model for Kartell Its original design makes
Aluminum
Sold
H 31.5 in W 18.71 in D 22.84 in
Philippe Starck Six Mid-Century Modern Costes Armchairs, Aleph Driade Italy, 80s
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Vintage set of six Costes model chairs by Philippe Starck for Aleph / Driade Italia. Original set
Steel
$2,910 / set
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in
Set of Two Philippe Starck Caffee Costes Chair for ALEPH Driade 1980s
By Philippe Starck
Located in Čelinac, BA
Philippe Starck Caffee Costes Armchairs for ALEPH Driade 1980s
Metal
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk or Writing Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful and simply designed teak desk from Scandinavia circa 1970's. It features teak construction with finished back. Clean & ready to use condition. No drawer keys present but ...
Teak
$4,999
H 9.06 in Dm 17.72 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light by Goldkant 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Large, rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed & manufactured probably by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. Executed in sprayed...
Metal
Uno Classico Semi-Flush Mount by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Uno ceiling light exemplifies simple elegance via its clean profile designed around a single Murano glass shade. Starting pricing by size-10% upcharge for specialty finishes: 1...
Brass
$1,096Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in
Philippe Starck Costes Chairs for Driade 1980s
By Philippe Starck
Located in Čelinac, BA
Philippe Starck Costes chair for Driade 1980s
Plywood
Brutalist Stained Beech Dining Chairs, France 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Almelo, NL
Brutalist stained beech dining chairs, France 1960s Brutalist, stained beech dining chairs with octagonal tapered legs, curved in the back, France 1960s. These chairs are made entir...
Beech
Pr. French Bistro Cafe Style Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pr. charming French Bistro, Cafe style arm chairs, one in pink, one in blue. The chairs have metal faux bamboo frames, with woven seats and back rests. Both are in very good original...
Metal
Bunny Williams Home Button-Down Chest (Oak)
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
A handsome mid-century design and intricately carved geometric details transform this chest into a bold statement of style. Truly timeless and sturdily built, this chest will ground ...
Wood, Oak
$4,047Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.3 in W 31.5 in D 32.3 in
Pratfall Armchairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, 1980s, Set of 2
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Postmodern design classic "Pratfall" arm chair designed by Philippe Starck for Driade. 1st Edition made in the early 90s. Both arm chairs are in good condition with normal wear of ...
Steel
$1,096Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31 in W 19 in D 21 in
Vintage Costes Chair by Philippr Starck for Aleph 1980s
By Philippe Starck
Located in Čelinac, BA
Vintage Costes chair by Philippe Starck for Aleph 1981 to french famous cafe Costes in Paris.
Plywood
Pair of Philippe Starck Costes Chairs for Driade Aleph
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Philippe Starck Costes Chairs for Driade Aleph 1982 Enameled steel legs, lacquered curved wood back, and leather seat Dimensions: 31½" high 18½ wide 20 deep 18" seat height
Metal
2 Costes chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade 80s
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Padova, IT
Costes chair is a stunning armchair that was designed by Philippe Starck and was manufactured in Italy by Driade. This chair was designed for the Parisian cafè by the same name that ...
Metal
$5,357 / set
H 33.86 in W 24.41 in D 29.53 in
French Design Classic Pratfall Lounge Chairs by P. Starck for Driade, Set of Two
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Renens, CH
A set of lounge chairs by French designer Philippe Starck, designed during the mid-1980s for Driade. The armchairs have a very distinctive sharp and clean look, but are still relativ...
Metal
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.