$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 Robert Haussmann, Stendig Co., De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A unique set of (8) RH-304 or 'Polaris' Suede/ Leather chairs. designed by Robert Haussmann and manufactured by Stendig De Sede.
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.
Leather
Pierre Guariche Swivel Chair Upholstered in Fine Leather
By Meurop, Pierre Guariche
Located in Brussels, BE
His designs are still modern and very straightforward. This Polaris chair was upholstered in Eco leather. The wonderful thing about the blue-grey color is that it adapts nicely t...
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 brown colored original faux leather upholstery.
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.
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.
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 mahogany legs by Karl Springer, American 1980's.
Fabric, Mahogany
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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.
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 jersey fabric / black felt cake Dimensions: H 75, D 50, W 50 cm Swivel chair Ve...
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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 Pierre Guariche, Meurop
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
This chair is extremely luxurious.
Silver Leaf
‘Jupiter’ Lounge Chair by Pierre Guariche for Meurop
By Meurop, Pierre Guariche
Located in Beerse, VAN
That series consisted of four chairs named 'Polaris', 'Luna' and 'Mars', with the largest chair called 'Jupiter'.
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 Charles STENDIG circa 1965, with heavy chrome frames, recently upholstered in cream-col...
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 Meurop, Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of beautiful Pierre Guariche for Meurop circa 1965 'Polaris' swivel chairs in a highly textured white boucle fabric and black fiberglass base.
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 Meurop,Belgium.
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 editor. "Polaris" armchair with fiberglass and resin structure upholstered in black...
Pierre Guariche Polaris Chairs for Meurop, 1960s
By Meurop, Pierre Guariche
Located in Porto, PT
Swivel chairs "Polaris" upholstered in black leatherette, structure made of resin and fiber glass, metal base and cache black ABS plastic, one pair.
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 Meurop, Pierre Guariche
Located in Retie, BE
Pair of Blue Meurop swivel chairs designed by Pierre Guariche. These Polaris lounge chairs date from the 1960s and were made for the Belgian Company Meurop.
Chrome
$3,803 / set
H 11.42 in W 8.27 in D 3.75 in
Pair of Midcentury Modern Kalmar Mazzega Murano Glass Wall Lights Sconces 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting, AVMazzega, Mazzega
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern rare, organic brass, white and clear Murano glass double socketed wall lamps, lights or sconces by Austrian lighting manufacturer Kalmar, circa 197...
Metal, Brass
Rosso Levanto Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our stunning Rosso Levanto marble PEDESTAL Bowl, a captivating fusion of style and utility. Crafted from premium Rosso Levanto marble with Bordeaux red, brown, green colo...
Marble
$1,942 / 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
Chunky Midcentury Post Modern Media Table or Console Table in Oak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A versatile & stylish table that can be used anywhere in the home. Early 80's & most likely Scandinavian. It features all oak finishes with large single drawer. Very well cared for, ...
Oak
$3,600
H 30 in W 33 in D 34 in
Beautiful Unique Mid century low sling leather safari Lounge chair by Bruksbo
By Arne Norell, Bruksbo, Percival Lafer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Unique Mid century low sling leather safari lounge Chair by Bruksbo Norwegian Furniture Maker. A Single of very rare safari chair by Brukso / Stranda, Norway. This chair is...
Leather, Hardwood
$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
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
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 37 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pod Lounge Club Chair in the Manner of Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Wayne, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Italian Faux leather pod lounge club chair in the Manner of Tobia Scarpa . If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your de...
Fabric
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Hardwood, Mohair
$12,148 / set
H 29.93 in W 37.8 in D 38.59 in
Pair of Round Leaning Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
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
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
$4,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 35.5 in D 35 in
Pair of Mid Century Robert Haussmann Lounge chairs for Stendig De Sede
By Robert Haussmann, Stendig Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid Century Robert Haussmann Lounge chairs for Stendig De Sede. Nice pair of cube club chairs with flat bar chrome frames and tan woven fabric cushions. Labeled Stendig under...
Chrome
$4,329 / set
H 32.68 in W 31.11 in D 33.86 in
Pair of 70s armchairs in chromed steel tubes and black leather design 1970
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of French armchairs from the 70s. Chrome-plated tubular steel frame, original black leather seats and backrests. Sober, highly original design. Beautiful vintage condition with ...
Chrome
$12,700
H 29.14 in W 92.13 in D 35.44 in
De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for Poltronova 'PITTI' Sofa in Leather and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for Poltronova, sofa model 'PITTI', leather, walnut, Italy, 1977 Stunning beautifully patinated sofa designed by the Italian trio De Pas, D’Urbino &am...
Leather, Walnut
Capiz Shell Ceiling Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Ceiling Lamp is structured in nine levels which gives it an eye-catching irregular structure. It is made from brassed metal and capiz shells which makes each lamp unique, so...
Brass
Mid century modern 70s italian modular sofa
Located in Palermo, PA
Step into the vibrant world of 1970s Italy with this stunning modular sofa, a true gem of mid-century design. Wrapped in its original high-quality velvet fabric, this piece boasts a ...
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.