$4,800Sale Price|40% Off
H 32 in W 24 in D 25 in
Mid Century Robert Haussmann for Stendig RH-304 De Sede Chairs Set of 8
By Stendig Co., De Sede, Robert Haussmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A unique set of (8) RH-304 or 'Polaris' Suede/ Leather chairs. designed by Robert Haussmann and
Chrome
Pair of Pierre Guariche Swivel Chairs in Fine Leather
By Meurop, Pierre Guariche
Located in Brussels, BE
Authentic Pierre Guariche 'Polaris chair', upholstered in very fine Eco-leather. Over the years
Leather
Pierre Guariche Swivel Chair Upholstered in Fine Leather
By Meurop, Pierre Guariche
Located in Brussels, BE
straightforward. This Polaris chair was upholstered in Eco leather. The wonderful thing about the blue-grey
Leather, Upholstery
Swivel Chair by Pierre Guariche for Meurop
By Meurop, Pierre Guariche
Located in Brussels, BE
. Guariche used exclusively faux leather to cover Polaris. This swivel chair has chrome base and a dark
Chrome
Pair of polaris chairs by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, 1960s
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of mid century swivel chairs model 'Polaris' designed by Pierre Guariche for Meurop. The
Fabric
Pair of Polaris Chairs by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, 1960s
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of midcentury swivel chairs model 'Polaris' designed by Pierre Guariche for Meurop. The
Faux Leather
Karl Springer Elegant Polaris Desk Chair, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Beautifully crafted "Polaris Desk Chair" in celadon, gold and red fabric with floral motif and
Fabric, Mahogany
Sold
H 28 in W 19 in D 19 in
Pair of Polaris Swivel Chairs by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, Belgium 1950s
By Meurop, Pierre Guariche
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Polaris chairs designed by Pierre Guariche for Meurop in the 1950s. These chairs feature
Metal
Pierre Guariche' Polaris Seats, circa 1960
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Designer: Guariche stone Chair name: Polaris Publisher: Meurop circa 1960 Material: olive green
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H 28.75 in Dm 19.69 in
Pair of Vintage "Polaris" Swivel Chairs Designed by Pierre Guariche for Meurop
By Meurop, Pierre Guariche
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
A pair of vintage "Polaris" swivel chairs designed by Pierre Guariche for Meurop from 1965
Metal
Karl Springer "Polaris Armchair" in Silver Leaf and Mohair, circa 1985
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
"Polaris Armchair" with tea glazed silver leaf frame and newly upholstered in Scalamandre blue
Silver Leaf
‘Jupiter’ Lounge Chair by Pierre Guariche for Meurop
By Pierre Guariche, Meurop
Located in Beerse, VAN
consisted of four chairs named 'Polaris', 'Luna' and 'Mars', with the largest chair called 'Jupiter'. The
Faux Leather, Plastic
Set of 6 Chrome Chairs by Stendig
Located in Doylestown, PA
A set of 6 "Polaris" dining chairs designed by Robert HAUSSMANN in Switzerland and retailed by
Chrome
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H 29.25 in W 20.25 in D 20.75 in
Pierre Guariche for Meurop 'Polaris' Chairs in White Boucle Fabric, Pair, 1960s
By Pierre Guariche, Meurop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of beautiful Pierre Guariche for Meurop circa 1965 'Polaris' swivel chairs in a highly
Bouclé, Fiberglass
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H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Set of Four 'Polaris' Swivel Chairs by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, 1960s
By Meurop, Pierre Guariche
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of four Polaris swivel dining chairs designed in 1965 by french designer Pierre Guariche for
Metal
Pierre Guariche, Meurop Editor "Polaris" Armchair
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Guariche - Meurop editor. "Polaris" armchair Pierre GUARICHE (1926 - 1995) - Meurop
Pierre Guariche Polaris Chairs for Meurop, 1960s
By Pierre Guariche, Meurop
Located in Porto, PT
Swivel chairs "Polaris" upholstered in black leatherette, structure made of resin and fiber glass
Metal
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H 30.91 in W 20.08 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Blue Polaris Meurop Swivel Chairs by Pierre Guariche, 1960s, Belgium
By Pierre Guariche, Meurop
Located in Retie, BE
Pair of Blue Meurop swivel chairs designed by Pierre Guariche. These Polaris lounge chairs date
Chrome
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 17 in D 63 in
Angelo Mangioratti Style Rosso Levanto Console Table - Marble Hallway Table
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in İnegöl, TR
ALEXANDER BLACK MARBLE CONSOLE TABLE Type of Marble: Alexander Black Dimensions: 59" x 12" x 29,5" Leg Model: Alexander Black Customizable: Available! Production Time: 3-4 Weeks Shi...
Travertine, Marble
$6,541Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 70.87 in D 36.23 in
Gervasoni Sofa Upholstered Saia 10 by David Lopez Quincoces
By David Lopez Quincoces, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With balanced lines, the Saia upholstered collection is created from a classic ideal reinterpreted in a contemporary key. The name, meaning "skirt" in Portuguese, illustrates its dis...
Upholstery
$4,400 / set
H 16.5 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Brutalist "Sculptura" Cube Tables / Pedestals by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of brutalist side tables or display pedestals by designer Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1970's. The frames are comprised of solid wood adorned with sculpted resin ...
Resin
$1,938 / item
H 47.25 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Contemporary Ceramic Mirror 'Elo 5' by Pani Jurek, 120-60 Green
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
ELO 5 Mirror Signed by Pani Jurek Dimensions: H. 120 x 60 x 4 cm Hand glazed ceramic Color shown on main image: Green _________________________________ Pani Jurek is a Polish desi...
Ceramic, Mirror
$2,636Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.7 in Dm 39.3 in
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
$37,200 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, green velvet, Italy, 1970, set of six. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully restored this vintage...
Plastic, Velvet
$2,709Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 36.23 in D 34.65 in
De Sede DS46 Tan Buffalo Leather Lounge armchair, Switzerland - 1976
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
De Sede DS-46 lounge armchair in thick Buffalo leather. Good condition with signs of age, use and fading. Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: De Sede Country: Switzerland Model: DS-46 l...
Leather
Teddy Bear Sofa, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Teddy Bear Sofa, 1970's. Fabric is original, with no rips, tears or stains. Made by Schweiger. Measures 100" long, 37" deep, 27.75" tall, seat height 16.5"
Velvet
De Sede Large Daybed or Lounge Set in Patinated Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, daybed, leather, Switzerland, 1970s This De Sede daybed/lounge set includes two parts: a lounge seat and an additional ottoman-style section, allowing for versatile configu...
Leather
Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit or wardrobe, walnut, Italy, 1970s This striking wall unit from the 1970s reflects a bold modernist approach with an architectural appearance. Crafted from rich walnut, the...
Walnut
$4,800
H 79 in W 35 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern Tricom Italian Etagere or Wall Unit after Milo Baughman
By Tricom, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large symmetrical chrome and glass etagere in the style of Milo Baughman. It features a heavy chrome frame with clear rectangular sized glass shelves.
Chrome
$5,860
H 26.78 in W 25.2 in D 29.14 in
Sculptural lounge ' Etcetera ' chair By Jan Ekselius Sweden 1970S
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Swedish designer Jan Ekselius studied at the art academy in Stockholm and later at the Royal College of Art in London. He made his international breakthrough in the early 1970s with ...
Fabric
Infinity Modern Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Composed of a rhythmic stack of oval compartments, this bookcase creates visual impact through form and contrast. Shown in a rich Batavia Black exterior with a warm fruitwood interio...
Wood
$11,903 / set
H 29.93 in W 37.8 in D 38.59 in
Pair of Round Leaning Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of round, leaning modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca fabric. High quality handmade beech frames and upholstered in a soft, golden brown, premium 100% alpaca ...
Alpaca, Wood
$9,800 / set
H 29 in W 27 in D 29 in
Pair of Sculptural Walnut Slipper Chairs in New Butterscotch Cream Sheepskins
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Mid Century Modern curvaceous slipper chairs newly professionally upholstered in hand sewn super soft butterscotch cream sheepskins. That fur, those curves! Sexy and sultry. We are e...
Sheepskin, Walnut
$31,827 / item
H 25.99 in W 94.49 in D 38.19 in
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Three-Seater Sofa by Cassina, Upholstered, Italy
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Three Seater Sofa Manufactured by Cassina SCULPTURAL ELEGANCE Geometric austerity encounters enveloping padding in this sofa designed by maestro Carlo Scarpa ...
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.