$8,245
H 47 in W 36.75 in D 32.5 in
Husk Privacy Chair in Ash with a Winter Wheat Finish by Laura Mays for Wooda
By Wooda, Laura Mays
Located in Omro, WI
The Husk chair by Laura Mays for Wooda is derived from the 'wing chair' or 'Porters chair', which
Upholstery, Hardwood, Ash
$3,120Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 52.5 in W 33.75 in D 32.5 in
1 Hightower Shelter Noise Privacy Lounge Chair
By Flemming Busk 1
Located in Pasadena, TX
Busk + Hertzog, Shelter is a high profile lounge chair centered around comfort and privacy. These
Fabric
$6,995
H 75 in W 37 in D 33 in
Fine Custom Brass Nail Head Trimmed Green Leather Tufted Porter Canopy Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
privacy. The chair is accented with precise brass nailhead trim and includes hidden storage doors at the
Brass
$19,300 / set
H 40.16 in W 33.08 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Gianfranco Frattini Model 877 Wing Chairs, Cassina, white boucle C. 1957
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Dublin 8, IE
chairs were designed to give privacy to people when they were talking so that others could neither see
Bouclé, Walnut
$15,972Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 42.13 in W 34.65 in D 31.11 in
Early Egg Chair and Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brussels, Brussels
shape is what allows the Egg Chair to guarantee privacy (initially in the Lobby of the SAS Hotel). Its
Aluminum
$1,452
H 42.92 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
Restored Art Deco Wingchair, Beech, Reupholstered, Polished, Czech, 1940s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
provides maximum comfort and a sense of privacy. The chair is built on a stable construction of solid
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Egg Chair in Brazilian Cowhide
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Chair allows sitters to swivel toward a conversation or away from others for more privacy. This is
Cowhide
Egg Chair and Ottoman in Brazilian Cowhide
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
chair allows sitters to swivel toward a conversation or away from others for more privacy. This is
Cowhide
'Egg' Swivel Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Signed
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
club chair cradles and supports the human body while allowing for conversation or privacy. The Egg
Aluminum
Danish Mahogany Wingback Easy Chair by Frits Henningsen, c. 1940's
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
also provides a sense of privacy and enclosure, making this chair an inviting sanctuary within any
Fabric, Wood
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3316 Egg Chairs and Footstools
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cradles and supports the human body while allowing for conversation or privacy. These chairs stand on a
Sold
H 42 in W 34 in L 42 in
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair & Stool for Fritz Hansen with Original Leather, Signed
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for conversation or privacy. This lounge chair stands on a cast aluminum four star base, offering 360
Aluminum
Sold
H 42.25 in W 34 in D 37.5 in
Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in Black Elegance Leather with Tilt
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
body while allowing for conversation or privacy. This Egg chair stands on a cast aluminum four-star
Aluminum
Sold
H 42.5 in W 30.5 in D 27 in
Pair of Louis XV Period French Walnut Confessional Bergère Chairs, circa 1750
Located in Atlanta, GA
, offering the perfect privacy needed for a confessional chair. The open arms are partially upholstered and
Upholstery, Walnut
Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in Blue Leather, Signed
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
supports the human body while allowing for conversation or privacy. This Arne Jacobsen Egg chair stands on
Aluminum
Sold
H 42 in W 35 in D 32 in
Egg Chair in Burnt Orange Leather, Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Signed 1963
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
privacy. This lounge chair stands on a cast aluminum four star base, offering 360° of movement and retains
Aluminum
Sold
H 42 in W 35 in D 32 in
Egg Swivel Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Double Signed, August 1967
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
human body while allowing for conversation or privacy. The Egg lounge chair stands on a cast aluminum
Aluminum
Sold
H 42 in W 34 in D 31 in
1st-Gen 1958 Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair for Fritz Hansen w Original Leather, Signed
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cradles and supports the human body while allowing for conversation or privacy. This swivel chair stands
Aluminum
Modernist Dutch Industrial Desk with Privacy Screen
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
matching privacy screen. The chair opening measures 26.5". In original condition with visible wear and
Metal
Sold
H 42 in W 35 in D 32 in
Arne Jacobsen Leather Egg Chair & Footstool for Fritz Hansen, Double Signed 1965
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
supports the human body while allowing for conversation or privacy. This lounge chair stands on a cast
Aluminum
Sold
H 43 in W 32 in D 29 in
Pair of French Louis XV Style 19th Century Walnut Confessional Bergère Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
slanted back, offering the perfect privacy needed for a confessional chair. The graceful open arms are
Upholstery, Walnut
Oxford Chair by Arne Jacobsen, Produced by Fritz Hansen, 1963
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Paris, FR
professor seating in it. It also gives a kind of privacy. Then the Oxford chair is developed with 3
Forged Iron Chair with Sun and Moon Motifs, Italy, 1950s
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Beautiful forged iron chair is a unique piece of furniture, featuring an original design that combines the beauty of craftsmanship with evocative symbols. The back of the chair featu...
Wrought Iron
Getsuen, Lilly Chair, Designed by Masanori Umeda, Edra Italy
By Edra, Masanori Umeda
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A reupholstered iconic and whimsical sculptural lounge chair designed by Masanori Umeda for Edra, Italy, circa 1990. Aptly named Getsuen—which means “Moon Flower” in Japanese—this st...
Steel
$1,020 / set
H 116.15 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
Handmade Crochet Black and White Outdoor UV Protected Textile Swing
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The iota outdoor swing is inspired by climbing plants and branches in the summer, when the weather is dry. The colors are inspired by a Scandinavian pallet, dunes and naked trees. Th...
Cotton, Polyester, Teak
$2,855Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.14 in W 70.87 in D 25.6 in
Mid-Century Modern C683 Sofa by Kho Liang Le for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern C683 sofa or bench. Design by Kho Liang Le for Artifort. Striking Dutch design from the 1960s. Re-upholstered with blue Manchester corduroy fabric. Origi...
Metal
$28,315 / set
H 39.38 in W 25.99 in D 37.01 in
Franco Albini pair of 1st edition "Fiorenza" armchairs by Arflex, Italy, 1952
By Arflex, Franco Albini
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare pair of 1st edition armchairs with walnut frame, brass details and upholstered parts, model Fiorenza, designed by Franco Albini, produced by Arflex, Italy, 1952 Design, form,...
Brass
$500 / item
H 18.7 in W 13.2 in D 3 in
Manly P Hall, the Secret Teachings of All Ages, First Edition Book & 4 Prints
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition. Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcan...
Foil
$13,915 / item
H 25.6 in W 76.78 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Twins Daybed, DEDAR Mohair, Oak, Handmade by Greenapple
By Dedar, Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Twins Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins daybed and its matching curved sofa share the same genes, yet eac...
Leather, Fabric, Alpaca, Mohair, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Vintage And Rare Specimen Of A large Natural Blue Coral
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a spectacular specimen of a Vintage Blue Ridge Coral. Blue corals are some of the only corals to retain their color within their skeletons. They are also the only octocoral k...
Coral
$9,440
H 34 in W 16 in D 20 in
Supreme Hand Painted Monumental Porcelain Jaguar Sculpture, Spring Summer 2023
By Supreme
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Supreme hand painted Monumental Porcelain Jaguar Sculpture, Spring Summer 2023. 34" ceramic hand painted jaguar with logo on side. Made in Italy exclusively for Supreme. Super rare...
Ceramic, Porcelain
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 124 in D 48 in
Unusual Adrian Pearsall Boomerang Walnut Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual Adrian Pearsall boomerang sofa with 2 attached tables. Yes, this sofa will need to be reupholstered but who wants 60-year-old fabric anyway? Let your imagination run wild wit...
Upholstery, Walnut
$6,243Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 25.99 in Dm 29.53 in
Semi-Rezzonico Chandelier 8 Arms Amber and green Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Semi Rezzonico chandelier 8 arms, on 2 levels in amber and green Murano glass multicolor flowers by Multiforme This is an artistic model manufactured by our skilled masters glass-wor...
Blown Glass
$550,000
H 28.75 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in
Surrealist Salivasofa 'Original' Prototype Red Lips Sofa By Salvador Dali
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca, (after) Salvador Dali
Located in Barcelona, ES
In the pioneering year of 1972, the visionary duo of Salvador Dalí and Oscar Tusquets unveiled their very first prototype sofa, a testament to their innovative design prowess.
Foam
$5,747
H 38.98 in W 28.35 in D 36.62 in
Danish Cabinetmaker Wing Back Chair in Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
The practical and comfortable designs of Danish cabinetmakers defined mid-20th century modern seating. The Danish Cabinetmakers focused on minimalist design executed by expertly skil...
Wool, Velvet
Swedish modern lounge chair by Sven Staaf, Sweden 1940s
By Sven Staaf, Almgren & Staaf
Located in Hägersten, SE
Lounge chair attributed to Sven Staaf. Likely produced by Almgren & Staaf during the 1940-50s. Beige/grey wool fabric and beech legs. Great oversized back rest and overall beautiful ...
Wool, Beech
Una 'Articolo Indeterminativo' Wood Chaise Longue
By Stefano Marolla
Located in Roma, IT
The chaise longue is the third piece of the collection Una (Articolo Indeterminativo) by Stefano Marolla. The name of the collection comes from the Italian grammar where the indeterm...
Wood
$6,386 / set
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Pair of early Marco Zanuso design blue upholstery armchairs
By Marco Zanuso
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage 1950s armchairs Italian design. Light blue fabric upholstery tapered brown wood legs. Early Marco Zanuso " Lady Chair "
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.
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