$1,320 / item
6135GM by Pierre Paulin for Disderot
By Disderot, Pierre Poulin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made from folded metal, this light creates a precisely focused effect, shielded from the eye. Designed initially for the bedroom, it is today offered in a wide range to create many d...
Metal
Pierre Paulin F444 Artifort Lounge Chair
By Pierre Poulin, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Sturdy, massive and comfortable lounge chair. Very good original condition. Signed with Artifort metal label. Free shipping for European destinations! We strive for a high leve...
Metal
Sold
H 25.2 in W 33.86 in
Pierre Paulin Tongue Lounge Chair in Naturel Duotone Bouclé Wool for Artifort
By Pierre Poulin, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic and comfortable lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Steel frame with foam and reupholstered in naturel duotone (green) Bouclé wool all in excellent condition.
Metal
Sold
H 30.32 in W 25.2 in D 26.78 in
Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Dining Chair in Blue Fabric for Artifort, Netherlands
By Pierre Poulin, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant and comfortable Little Tulip dining or conference chairs designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Rotating chromed disc base and blue wool fabric in very good original condition.
Chrome
Sold
H 25.2 in W 33.86 in
Pierre Paulin Tongue Lounge Chair in Blue Grey Fabric by Artifort, Netherlands
By Pierre Poulin, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic and comfortable lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Steel frame with foam and upholstered in blue grey Kvadrat Tonus wool all in very good original condition....
Metal
Pumpkin Lounge Set by Pierre Paulin for Ligne Roset, 2000s
By Ligne Roset, Pierre Poulin
Located in Renens, CH
Pierre Paulin remains one of our personal favorites, and the pumpkin chair is his latest addition to our inventory: This seating was originally designed during the 1970s for use in C...
Leather
Sold
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Armchairs in the Style of Anonima Castelli
By Pierre Poulin, Anonima Castelli
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern pair of Italian armchairs in the style of Pierre Paulin and Anonima Castelli with original red fabric from 1980s.
Fabric, Acrylic
Sold
H 31.5 in W 33.86 in D 29.14 in
Pierre Poulin Little Oyster Lounge Chair in Black Skai Leather for Artifort 1965
By Pierre Poulin, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Early Little Oyster lounge chair from Pierre Poulin for Artifort 1965. The Little Oyster was only produced between 1965 and 1970 and therefore more rare then the regular Oyster which...
Steel
Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Pierre Poulin, Artifort
Located in Hilversum, NL
The groovy chair was designed by France’s top designer Pierre Paulin for Holland’s most avant-garde furniture maker Artifort. Their compactness combined with great comfort and of cou...
Fabric, Wool
Sold
H 25.2 in W 33.86 in D 35.44 in
Pierre Paulin Tongue Lounge Chair in Pink Fabric by Artifort, Netherlands
By Pierre Poulin, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic and comfortable lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Steel frame with foam and upholstered in pink wool all in very good / excellent original condition. Multip...
Metal
Sold
H 25.2 in W 33.86 in D 35.44 in
Pierre Paulin Tongue Lounge Chair in Bouclé Wool by Artifort > for Brigid
By Artifort, Pierre Poulin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic and comfortable lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Steel frame with foam and reupholstered in DEDAR MILANO KARAKORUM IVORY T17011/001 all in excellent condit...
Metal
Sold
H 25.2 in W 33.86 in D 35.44 in
Pierre Paulin Tongue Lounge Chair in Light Blue Fabric by Artifort, Netherlands
By Pierre Poulin, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic and comfortable lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Steel frame with foam and upholstered in light blue wool all in very good / excellent original condition. ...
Metal
Oyster Chair by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Poulin
Located in Berlin, DE
Oyster chair designed by Pierre Paulin in 1960 for Artifort. Vintage chair, re-upholstered in Kvadrat.
Oyster Chair by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Poulin
Located in Berlin, DE
Oyster Chair designed by Pierre Paulin in 1960 for Artifort. Vintage chair, re-upholstered in Kvadrat.
$10,500 / set
H 4.93 in W 7.01 in D 2.76 in
Charlotte Perriand “CP1” Sconces for Steph Simon, Black, 1958, Set of 6
By Steph Simon, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand “CP1” Sconces for Steph Simon, black steel, France, 1958, set of six Charlotte Perriand designed the CP1 wall sconce in 1958, merging functional lighting with mod...
Steel
$730 / item
H 10.2 in W 13.4 in D 3.5 in
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Plié' Wall Light in Black
By Cassina, Nemo Lighting 1, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Plié' wall light in black. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are s...
Metal, Aluminum
$730 / item
H 5.1 in W 13.3 in D 3.5 in
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Double' Wall Light in Aluminum
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant Double' wall light in aluminum. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are st...
Aluminum, Metal
$675 / item
H 5.1 in W 6.7 in D 3 in
Charlotte Perriand Mirrored 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Wall Light
By Cassina, Nemo Lighting 1, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charlotte Perriand mirrored 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall light. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are still made i...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Pierre Paulin 6135GM Wall Lamp in White for Disderot
By Pierre Paulin, Disderot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Paulin 6135GM wall lamp in white for Disderot. Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1959, this light creates a precisely focused effect, shielded from the eye. Made from ...
Metal
$1,560Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 15 in W 8.5 in D 7 in
Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconce by Pablo Romo, Powder-Coated Steel, USA
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a pair for wall sconces. "Wall Sconce Triangular VDG 26 PR". Modern clean design. Finished in black satin. Custom finish in powder coat is available upon requ...
Steel
Michele De Lucchi 'Dioscuri 25' Wall or Ceiling Light for Artemide
By Artemide, Michele de Lucchi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Michele De Lucchi 'Dioscuri 25' wall or ceiling light for Artemide. The Dioscuri is a timeless fixture. Executed in handblown frosted and etched glass for soft light diffusion, thi...
Steel
$730 / item
H 10.2 in W 13.4 in D 3.5 in
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Plié' Wall Light in Aluminum
By Nemo Lighting 1, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Plié' Wall Light in Aluminum. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions ar...
Metal, Aluminum
$730 / item
H 5.1 in W 13.3 in D 3.5 in
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Double' Wall Light in Black
By Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Double' wall light in black. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are still...
Metal, Aluminum
Link 985 Graphite Wall Light by Emilie Cathelineau
Located in Geneve, CH
Link 985 Graphite wall light by Emilie Cathelineau Dimensions: D 98.5 x W 11.5 x H 4.4 cm Materials: Solid brass, Satin Polycarbonate diffuser, Black textile cable (2m) Others fin...
Brass
$1,100
H 7.09 in W 5.12 in D 2.76 in
Charlotte Perriand CP-1 Wall Light / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Zürich, CH
The piece embodies minimalist design principles, characterized by a clear shape and simplified form with subtle detailing. It is reduced to the minimum. Compared to most minimalist d...
Steel
$1,100
H 7.09 in W 5.12 in D 2.76 in
Charlotte Perriand CP-1 Wall Light / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Zürich, CH
The piece embodies minimalist design principles, characterized by a clear shape and simplified form with subtle detailing. It is reduced to the minimum. Compared to most minimalist d...
Steel
Pierre Paulin 6135GM Wall Lamp in Black for Disderot
By Pierre Paulin, Disderot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Paulin 6135GM Wall Lamp in Black for Disderot. Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1959, this light creates a precisely focused effect, shielded from the eye. Made from f...
Metal
Pierre Paulin Wall Lamp 6135GM in Grey for Disderot
By Disderot, Pierre Paulin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Paulin wall lamp 6135GM in grey for Disderot. Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1959, this light creates a precisely focused effect, shielded from the eye. Made from f...
Metal
$1,381 / item
H 24.41 in W 24.41 in D 9.85 in
Kazuhide Takahama Mid-Century 'Saori' Wall or Ceiling Lamps (10 Available)
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in London, GB
Unusual upholstered wall lights by Kazuhide Takahama for 'Sirrah'. Italy, c1970s. 'Saori' model. For use on wall or ceilings. 10 available at the time of listing. PRICED AN...
Metal
Pierre Paulin Model 6135 (Large) Wall Applique/Sconce
By Pierre Paulin
Located in London, GB
Made from folded metal, this light creates a precisely focussed effect, shielded from the eye. Designed initially for the bedroom, it is today offered in a wide range to create many...
Steel
Small 'Fly 1' Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
By Maison Paname, Pierre Chareau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small 'Fly 1' Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mesiere, who metic...
Alabaster, Metal
$1,900
H 7.49 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Pair of 1950s Italian Opaline Glass and Brass Bedside Table Lamps
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian table lamps from the 1950s, featuring solid brass bases and tall rectangular shades in white opaline glass. The softly rounded corners of the glass contrast with the ...
Opaline Glass, Wood
$2,849 / set
H 19.69 in W 7.09 in D 2.76 in
Pair of Big Large Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful lamps in Murano glass and brass, structured glass, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The wall lamps are composed of a brass structure fixed to the wall w...
Brass
$1,823
H 23.63 in W 33.47 in D 17.33 in
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1920s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Antique Japanese tansu cabinet crafted in Japan during the Meiji period (late 19th to early 20th century). The sliding doors are made of keyaki (zelkova) wood, while the side panels...
Wood
Japanese Large Black Tansu Circa 1860's / Cabinet Wabi-Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This large Japanese tansu was crafted in the early 1900s and reflects a restrained yet powerful approach to utilitarian furniture. Made from solid cedar wood, the piece combines stru...
Cedar
Pair of Brass wall lamps by Falkenbergs Belysning 1970's Sweden
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of brass sconces by Falkenberg from Sweden. Its deconstructed cylindrical shape brings a very warm light on the wall but also up and down wich brings a very warmfull ambiance to...
Brass
Four Raak Ufo Shaped Pendant Lights in Glass and Aluminum
By RAAK
Located in Antwerp, BE
Four pendant lights in glass and aluminum by RAAK, Netherlands. Measures: Diameter 34 cm. Height fixture 20 cm.
Aluminum
Danish 1940s Curved Banana Form Settee or Sofa in Wool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1940s curved loveseat /sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up through the early 50's. Sol...
Wool, Beech
$1,399 / item
H 17.72 in W 16.74 in D 16.74 in
Gianfranco Frattini Model 597 Floor Lamp Cream Fringe Aluminium for GUBI
By Gubi, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
First released in 1961, the Model 597 by Italian virtuoso Gianfranco Frattini is the lamp that launched him as a lighting designer. Its unique and playful form perfectly encapsulates...
Aluminum
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original green furniture wool.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original green furniture wool, ash wood legs, brass springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactu...
Wool, Ash
"Applique Coque" Wall Sconces by Herve Van Der Straeten, 2000s
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Resting on a textured bronze arm, a hammered shell delicately reflects and diffuses light. Seen here in a nickel plated finish, more typically seen in gold and brown. There are two ...
Nickel
Antique Rustic Oak Coffer, England, Early 18th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This antique oak coffer from early 18th century England reflects the quiet strength of vernacular country furniture. Defined by its clean architectural lines, generous proportions, a...
Wood
$5,120Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32 in W 8 in D 14.5 in
Pair of Extended Model V75 Sconces by Bergboms
By Bergboms
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Extended Model V75 Sconces by Bergboms. Designed and manufactured in Sweden, circa the 1960s. Polished brass armatures with half dome shades. A pull-thread to operate the lig...
Brass
$2,997 / set
H 37.01 in Dm 17.72 in
Pair of Sculptural Studio Pottery Table Lamps, 1970s, Ceramic with Straw Shades
Located in Antwerp, BE
Unique pair of large scale 1970s Belgian studio pottery table lamps, handcrafted in textured chamotte ceramic and paired with their original hand-woven straw shades. Sculptural organ...
Ceramic
1950s Jo Hammerborg Pendant for Louis Poulsen
By Jo Hammerborg, Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Black Metal Cylindrical Jo Hammerborg Pendants for Louis Poulsen Executed in black painted cylindrical metal with custom patinated brass canopy and thick black cloth cord, Den...
Metal
Old iron deer figurine / 20th century / animal ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old iron deer object, not of Japanese origin, although its exact country or region has not been definitively identified. The date of production is also unclear, but judgin...
Iron
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.