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Piana Chair

Loro Piana Linen Souvenir Chair With Armrest by Gio Pagani
Located in Geneve, CH
Loro Piana Linen Souvenir Chair With Armrest by Gio Pagani Dimensions: D 55 x W 50 x H 88 cm. SH
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Elm, Linen

Loro Piana Linen Souvenir Chair With Armrest by Gio Pagani
Loro Piana Linen Souvenir Chair With Armrest by Gio Pagani
$5,020 / item
H 34.65 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Luxe Pair of Elegant Scroll Back Chairs Upholstered in Loro Piana Cashmere
Located in New York, NY
These elegant chairs features splayed legs in ebonized walnut. The black features a scroll form
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Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Warren Platner Lounge Chairs, Restored in Loro Piana Leather and Linen, Pair
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
leather with a Loro Piana woven linen accenting the top lip of the chair. We were clearly inspired by
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair with Ottoman in Loro Piana Nubuck Leather
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A beautiful, vintage Papa Bear Chair fully restored in the most luxurious nubuck leather from
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Anonima Castelli Plia Folding Chairs Giancarlo Piretti Color Smoked Lucite set 4
By Castelli
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Set of four Anonima Castelli Piana Folding Chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti in the 1960s. Made
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Piero Lissoni Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Loro Piana Cashmere and Leather
By Piero Lissoni
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
leather skirt, we chose a Loro Piana grey cashmere for the seats and a contrast of Loro Piana black
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Mid Century Walnut Back Chair in Yellow Loro Piana Cashmere by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
This refined Mid-Century Modern chair was realized by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Recent Sales

Piana Chair
Located in Vandoma, PT
*Collection not sold in France, exclusive to Mobilier de France.* The Piana collection is one of
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Hardwood, Oak

Piana Chair
Piana Chair
H 38.59 in W 18.12 in D 24.41 in
Arne Jacobsen Pot Chair, Loro Piana Orange Velvet
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
of mid-century designs. Restored in a playful pop orange velvet by Loro Piana, this chair is perfect
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Lounge Chairs Restored in Loro Piana Pink Velvet, Pair
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
. Look at the back! We completely restored the chairs and upholstered in Loro Piana velvet in a rose hue
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Adrian Pearsall Swivel Lounge Chair in Loro Piana Velvet
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
comfortable, and the Loro Piana orangey gold cotton velvet (ginger alchemy colorway) gives it serious retro
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Adrian Pearsall 360° Swivel Chairs in Loro Piana Cashmere, pair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
these chairs to the list. These beautiful lounge chairs swivel 360 degrees. They are a great, big size
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Chairs Restored in Loro Piana Velvet with Cowhide Welting
By Bernhardt
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
One of a Kind Vintage Lounge Chairs Restored in Loro Piana Velvet with Brazilian Cowhide Welting
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Velvet

Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Loro Piana Cashmere
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
luxurious cashmere by Loro Piana. Branded manufacturer's mark to the chair. Details Manufacturer Dux
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Lion in Frost Lucite Chairs Restored in Loro Piana Velvet with Gucci Pillows
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
interest to the overall simple design. Our design team chose a gorgeously fun and Classic Loro Piana
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Lucite

Vintage Knoll Swivel Chairs in California Sheepskin and Loro Piana Leather
By Knoll
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
nip and tuck the rounded back in a smooth Loro Piana leather. The detail of the double-stitched seams
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Mid-20th Century American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Pierre Paulin for Artifort Mushroom Chair Restored in Loro Piana Cashmere
By Pierre Paulin
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
and completely restored this masterpiece. Reupholstering in the luxuriousness of Loro Piana red
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Mid-20th Century European Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Pierre Paulin for Artifort Mushroom Chair Restored in Loro Piana Cashmere
By Pierre Paulin
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
and completely restored this masterpiece. Reupholstering in the luxuriousness of Loro Piana red
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Mid-20th Century European Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Warren Platner Lounge Chairs, Restored in Loro Piana Leather and Linen, Pair
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
with a Loro Piana woven linen accenting the top lip of the chair. We were clearly inspired by Hermes
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs in Loro Piana Red Cashmere, Pair
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Warren Platner for Knoll lounge chairs restored in Loro Piana red cashmere, pair Collector's
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Pace Collection Argenta Lucite Chairs in Loro Piana Italian Buffalo Hide
By Pace Collection
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
These amazing 1970s Pace Collection lounge chairs feature thick Lucite panels with chrome details
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Lucite

Paul McCobb Style Lounge Chair in Schumacher Velvet and Loro Piana Cashmere
By Paul McCobb
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Performance velvet, this McCobb high back lounge chair is ready and waiting for your beautiful room. We paired
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Vintage Large Slipper Chairs in Loro Piana Velvet with Zebra Hide, Pair
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
These large slipper chairs are the perfect example of why we do what we do. We'll be honest. When
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Zebra Hide, Velvet

Vintage Milo Baughman Style Tub Chairs Restored in Loro Piana Alpaca Wool, Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
These tub or barrel chairs are stunning. The unique barrel shape gives way to the most perfect
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Mid-20th Century Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wool

Hans Wegner Model GE 375 Chair in California Sheepskin and Loro Piana Leather
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
beautiful Loro Piana leather, this Hans Wegner lounge chair is incredible. And so comfortable.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Oak

Pair of Ebonized Walnut, Brass & Gray Loro Piana Fabric Lounge Chairs by Karpen
By Karpen of California
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and understated pair of lounge chairs were realized by the esteemed Karpen of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Art Deco Machine Age Walnut, Black Lacquer, Loro Piana Velvet Vanity Chair/Bench
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco Machine Age vanity chair/ bench was realized in the United States, circa 1935
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut, Lacquer

Art Deco Machine Age Walnut, Black Lacquer, Loro Piana Velvet Vanity Chair/Bench
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco Machine Age vanity chair/ bench was realized in the United States, circa 1935
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut, Lacquer

Vintage Ball Chairs in the Style of Eero Aarnio Restored in Loro Piana Alpaca
By Eero Aarnio
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Pair of vintage ball chairs in the style of Eero Aarnio restored in Loro Piana alpaca and virgin
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Alpaca, Fiberglass

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair in Zebra Hide and Loro Piana Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
renowned Italian label Loro Piana, this chair is destined for an amazing space.  Fritz Hansen Denmark
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Zebra Hide

Pedro Armchairs by Carl-Gustav Hiort Af Ornas Restored in Loro Piana Alpaca
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
and cushioning and upholstered in a super soft Loro Piana alpaca and virgin wool fabric in a muted
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

René Gabriel Lounge chairs in French Oak, France 1946
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Rare pair of lounge chairs by René Gabriel (1890 - 1950). This model was designed in 1946 and was
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

John Saladino for Dunbar Petal Chairs in Zebra and Alpaca Wool - Pair
By Dunbar Furniture, John Saladino
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Forsyth - Pair of John Saladino for Dunbar Petal Chairs in Loro Piana Alpaca and Virgin Wool and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Zebra Hide, Wool, Alpaca

Mexican Modernist Chairs in Loro Piana Velvet and Zebra Hide, Pair
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Collected at auction, we love the tapered legs of these chairs. We wanted to elevate their look, so
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20th Century Mexican Modern Armchairs

Materials

Zebra Hide, Velvet

Milo Baughman Chaise Lounge Chair Restored in Loro Piana Blue Velvet, circa 1970
By Milo Baughman
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Loro Piana velvet. We chose an ocean blue velvet for the restoration upholstery as it complements the
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome

René Gabriel Armchairs, France 1940s, Set of Two
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
in a premium quality creme colored 100% linen fabric by Loro Piana ®. The chairs offer great comfort
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

Vintage Giancarlo Piretti Alky Chair, Restored in Loro Piana Alpaca Wool
By Artifort, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We love the simplicity of the Alky Chair. Our master upholstery team restored the chair with new
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Vintage 1970s Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Loro Piana Alpaca Wool
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
“Eero Saarinen designed the groundbreaking womb chair at Florence Knoll's request for ‘a chair that
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Alpaca

Milo Baughman for James Inc Lounge Chairs in Loro Piana Alpaca Wool - Pair
By Knoll, Milo Baughman
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
These original Milo Baughman for Knoll Lounge Chairs are everything you want in a high-backed
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca

Bespoke Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman in Zebra and Loro Piana Wool
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Paul McCobb for Directional Model 302 Lounge Chair in Loro Piana Bufalo Leather
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Italian label, Loro Piana, this McCobb lounge chair is ready and waiting for your beautiful room. The
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of 4 Platner Arm Chairs By Warren Platner for Knoll with Loro Piana Fabric
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Platner Arm Chairs, originally designed by Warren Platner in 1962. These particular
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Iron Curule Chairs in Loro Piana Leather, Pair
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
An Hermès saddle inspired us in the design of these chic chairs. These iron curule chairs are in
Category

20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Loro Piana Alpaca Wool 'Womb' Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
industry for over six generations: Loro Piana. Everything about this chair screams opulence.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Preview Modernist Lounge Chairs Restored in Loro Piana Alpaca Wool Fabric, Pair
By Preview
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
in the most luxurious alpaca wool from Italian label, Loro Piana, from every angle, these chairs are
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool

1940s Danish Oak Armchair by Aksel Bender Madsen
By Loro Piana Interiors, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in New York, NY
of wool and cashmere by Loro Piana. It's a wonderfully comfortable chair, with spare lines and soft
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Pair of Wingback Armchairs
By Loro Piana Interiors
Located in Stamford, CT
stretcher, circa 20th century. Please note of wear with age. The upholstery is by Loro Piana.
Category

Late 20th Century Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Wingback Armchairs
Pair of Wingback Armchairs
H 44 in W 31 in D 32 in

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Italian Designer, Wall Mirror, Brass, Italy, 1940s
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Piana Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piana chair for your home. Each piana chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, velvet and animal skin. Find 34 options for an antique or vintage piana chair now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a piana chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each piana chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Knoll, Fritz Hansen and Arne Jacobsen each produced at least one beautiful piana chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Piana Chair?

The average selling price for a piana chair at 1stDibs is $9,800, while they’re typically $446 on the low end and $36,000 for the highest priced.

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.

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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.