Set of 8 Rattan Dining Chair, Circa 1970, France
By Madeleine Castaing
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Set of 8 Rattan Dining Chair, Circa 1970, France. Rattan and Wicker. New Upholstered
Wicker, Rattan
"Madeleine" Bow Back Oak Chair by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
This modern solid Oak dining chair features a unique bow-shaped back and a contoured upholstered
Oak
"Madeleine" Bow Back Walnut Chair by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
This modern solid Oak dining chair in a rich walnut finish features a unique bow-shaped back and a
Oak
$1,100 / item
H 39 in W 19 in D 22 in
"Madeleine" Bow Back Oak Counter Height Stool by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Madeleine Counter Stool brings refined French modern design to the kitchen. A unique bow-shaped
Oak
$1,100 / item
H 39 in W 19 in D 22 in
"Madeleine" Bow Back Walnut Counter Height Stool by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Madeleine Counter Stool brings refined French modern design to the kitchen. A unique bow-shaped
Oak
Pair of 20th Century French Painted Iron Chairs
By Madeleine Castaing
Located in Madrid, ES
Painted cast iron with bronze fittings in the taste of Madelaine Castaing.
Iron
18th Century Italian Chairs Fabricated by Madeleine Castaing
By Madeleine Castaing
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare 18th century Italian cameo back walnut chairs with fabric by Madeleine Castaing. Fabric is in
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Armchairs circa 1970, Belonged to Madeleine Castaing
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th century gilt iron frame 1970-1980 fabric Belonged to Madeleine Castaing.
Gilt Metal
Pair of Madeleine Castaing Slipper Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Two blue Madeleine Castaing's Slipper Chairs, upholstered with separate cushions. The back is
Madeleine Castaign Replica
Located in New York, NY
A copy of a chair by Madeleine Castaign. (Original now belongs to Charlotte Moss' Personal
Pink Murano Glass Torchiere Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces, Italian, from the Island of Murano outside of Venice. The torchiere sconces feature hand blown pink pearlescent glass components on a polished brass structure. They ...
Brass
$2,248 / set
H 1.97 in W 7.68 in D 8.86 in
Pair of italian Wall Lights "Gabriella" Brass/Frosted Glass Angelo Lelli Style
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of Italian wall lights "Gabriella" handcrafted in Italy in the style of Angelo Lelli. E14 bulb.
Brass
$1,864 / item
H 5.91 in Dm 13.78 in
One of Two Doria Amber Glass and Brass Wall Light Sconces or Flush Mount
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two glass flush mount lamps by Doria featuring a donut shaped glass ring, the glass rings have embedded swirls and bubbles. There are a total of two available, one of which have the...
Metal, Brass
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar - Large Luupo Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in Sweden using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonl...
Sheepskin, Oak
$3,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 18 in Dm 15.5 in
Pair of Swedish Teak Tripod Side/Drinks Tables Albert Larsson for Alberts Tibro
By Albert Larsson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each with round teak top raised on metal supports ending in teak feet; good vintage condition with minor wear and patina; Albert Larsson was a Swedish carpenter and furniture maker f...
Teak
$4,615
H 17.52 in W 34.06 in D 3.94 in
Bertil Vallien Fireplace Screen Fireguard Wrought Iron Forged Mid Century 1960s
By Bertil Vallien, Boda Smide AB
Located in Basel, BS
Rare fireplace screen designed by Bertil Vallien in the mid 1960s and produced by Boda Smide. Hand forged iron with well crafted and perfectly proportioned details. Whole length: 8...
Wrought Iron
$2,175 / item
H 40.5 in W 19.5 in D 21.5 in
CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Milo Baughman Modern Cane Dining Chair, Oval
By Craft Associates, Milo Baughman
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Milo Baughman Modern Cane Dining Chair, Oval The Milo Baughman Oval Cane Back White Oak Side Chair for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted....
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
$985 / item
H 9.25 in W 5 in D 10 in
Campana Wall Sconce in Brushed Brass and Lilac Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Campana wall sconce or reading light shown in brushed brass and lilac enamel by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. The wide band and distinctly bevelled edge makes the Campana a strong de...
Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum, Brass
Rectangle Bubble Vase in Beige Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Striking and elegant, the Rectangle Bubble Vase has a unique silhouette that brings a modern and playful feel to any space. Styled in built-ins or filled with florals, this vase is a...
Marble
Sideboard "Bar Buffet" in the Style of Paolo Buffa, 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Budapest, HU
A wonderful multifunctional Italian sideboard cabinet bar style of Paolo Buffa, 1950s. Measures: H 37.41 in. x W 70.87 in. x D 19.69 in. H 95 cm x W 180 cm x D 50 cm.
Wood
$4,734 / set
H 13 in Dm 17.33 in
Brutalist Brass Pendant Lights by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, 1960s, Denmark
By Holm Sørensen, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Substantial Brutalist Brass Pendant Lights designed Svend Aage Holm Sørensen in the 1960s. * Set (2) of large pendant lights with layered flame-cut brass slates * Designer: S...
Brass
$29,200 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1970, set of six. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa design...
Bouclé, Plastic
Poliedri Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern chandelier with smoky brown polyhedron / polyhedral shaped Murano glass, mounted on white enameled metal frame, in the style of Venini and Carlo Scarpa / Made in Italy...
Murano Glass
$2,100
H 27 in W 43.5 in D 32 in
The “Gigi” swivel lounge chair in bouclé by Gerard VD Berg, mid 20th century
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in View Park, CA
The “Gigi” swivel chair in bouclé shearling by Gerard Van Den Berg, mid 20th century. This gorgeous design icon is a beacon of comfort and sophistication, with expert craftsmanship a...
Metal, Steel
$10,300 / set
H 18.5 in W 8.5 in D 10.5 in
Pair of David Duncan Scallop Shell Sconces with Purple Hurricane Shades
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique hand-carved shell form mahogany Anglo Indian styled backplates with patinated brass sconce fittings and purple glass flared hurricane shades. Electrified with one c...
Brass
Murano Glass Sconces by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Splendid pair of sconces in sculpted and amber tainted Murano glass by Studio Glustin.
Brass
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.
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