$4,767Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.89 in W 16.54 in D 18.9 in
Unusual interpretation Jean Prouvé Metropole 305 / Standard Chair, France, 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Antwerp, BE
by Jean Prouvé in the 1950s. This unique piece stands out for being entirely constructed from metal—a
Metal
$26,814
H 31.89 in W 16.54 in D 18.12 in
Authentic Jean Prouvé Metropole "305 / Standard Chair" in Metal & Plywood 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare "Standard Chair / Metropole 305" in black painted metal and plywood by Jean Prouvé produced by
Metal
$28,006
H 31.89 in W 16.54 in D 18.12 in
Authentic Jean Prouvé Metropole "305 / Standard Chair" in Metal & Plywood 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare "Standard Chair / Metropole 305" in black painted metal and plywood by Jean Prouvé produced by
Metal
$113,216 / set
H 31.89 in W 16.54 in D 19.3 in
Pair of French Mid Century Dark Grey Wooden Metropole 305 Chairs by Jean Prouvé
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare and iconic pair of French mid century "Metropole 305 / standard chairs" by Jean Prouvé
Metal
Jean Prouvé “Semi-Metal” chair, model no. 305
Located in New York, NY
. 305, designed in the 1930s, exemplifies Prouvé’s innovative approach. As its name suggests, the chair
Steel
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair Metropole, Model No. 305
Located in New York, NY
Jean Prouvé, the celebrated French designer and engineer, is widely recognized for his pioneering
Steel
Jean Prouvé White Métropole N. 305 Chair, Set of 4
Located in New York, NY
Jean Prouvé was a pioneering French designer and engineer whose work combined industrial innovation
Steel
Unavailable
H 32 in W 16.25 in D 18 in
Jean Prouvé Model 305 Black Standard Chair by Atelier Prouvé circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Jean Prouvé Model 305 Black Standard Chair by Atelier Prouvé Circa 1950 Rare and important mid
Steel
Unavailable
H 31.89 in W 16.54 in D 18.9 in
Standard Chair by Jean Prouve, Model Métropole No. 305, circa 1950, France
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, ES
Standard chair, model Métropole No. 305 chair designed by Jean Prouvé. Made of bent steel and
Steel
Chaise "Metropole 305" by Jean Prouvé 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Metropole 305 chair called standard, seat and back in thermoformed beech wood, on a black lacquered
Jean Prouvé Métropole 305 standard chair France 1951
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The Metropole 305, also known as the “Standard Chair,” is an iconic design by Jean Prouvé, first
Metal
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H 31.89 in W 16.15 in D 18.12 in
Jean Prouvé Metropole 305 / Standard Chair - 1950s Alzueta Provenance
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
Jean Prouvé Métropole 305 Standard Chair, 1950s Iconic Mid-Century French Design – édition noire
Metal
Jean Prouvé, Standard Chair, Metropole No.305, 1950s Original
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Jean Prouvé, Standard Chair, known as model Metropole N. 305 Red painted folded and tubular steel
Steel
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H 31.89 in W 16.15 in D 18.12 in
Jean Prouvé Metropole 305 / Standard Chair - 1950s with Laffanour provenance
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
Jean Prouvé Métropole 305 Standard Chair, 1950s Iconic Mid-Century French Design – édition noire
Metal
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H 31.89 in W 16.54 in D 18.12 in
Original Metropole Standard Chair No 305 by Jean Prouvé France 1955
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Aachen, NW
Authentic Metropole standard chair model 305 by Jean Prouvé. The chair features a black metal
Metal
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H 32.09 in W 16.34 in D 18.51 in
Jean Prouvé, Standard Chair, model 305, from the CEA, Marcoule, authentic c.1954
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Jean Prouvé, Standard Chair, model 305, from the CEA Building at Marcoule which was a pioneering
Steel
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H 31.89 in W 16.15 in D 18.9 in
Pair of Jean Prouvé "Standard Chair" model 305, from the CEA, Marcoule, c. 1954
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Hønefoss, 30
An exquisite portrayal of a "Marcoule" pair of chairs designed by Jean Prouvé, sourced from the CEA
Metal
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H 31.89 in W 15.75 in D 18.12 in
Jean Prouvé, Rare 'Démontable' Cafeteria Chair, model 300, circa 1950-2
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
's 'Metropole' model 305 design which was more economical to produce. Literature: P. Sulzer, Jean Prouvé. Œuvre
Steel
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H 31.89 in W 15.75 in D 18.51 in
Jean Prouvé Mid-Century Modern Red Upholstered Standard Chair, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Standard chair designed by Jean Prouvé. Manufactured by Ateliers Prouve, France, circa 1950
Metal
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H 31.89 in W 15.75 in D 18.51 in
Jean Prouvé Mid-Century Modern Red Upholstered Standard Chair, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Standard chair designed by Jean Prouvé. Manufactured by Ateliers Prouve, France, circa 1950
Metal
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H 31.89 in W 15.75 in D 18.51 in
Jean Prouvé, Rare Original 'Demountable' Chair, Birch and Steel, circa 1950-2
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
later superseded by Prouvé's 'Metropole' model 305 design which was more economical to produce, so only
Steel
Original Jean Prouve "Metropole" No. 305 Chair
By Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
Standard chair by Jean Prouve in all original condition, circa 1950. The "Metropole" no. 305 chair
Steel
Standard chair no. 305 by Jean Prouve
Located in Chicago, IL
Standard chair no. 305 by Jean Prouve
Steel
Standard chair no. 305 by Jean Prouvé
Located in Chicago, IL
Standard chair no. 305 by Jean Prouvé
Steel
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool model Berger designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Reclaiming simple materials and basic shapes, wit...
Wood
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$1,372 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$8,177 / item
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
$1,906 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$42,903Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 98.43 in D 35.44 in
Jean Prouve by G-Star Raw for Vitra S.A.M. Tropique Table with matching chairs
By Jean Prouvé
Located in amstelveen, NL
2011 Jean Prouvé by G-Star Raw for Vitra S.A.M. Tropique table with matching standard chairs. This limited edition table was only produced in this version for one year in 2011. Other...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$4,068Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 26.78 in
4 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr10 Dining Chairs 1960s Knoll International
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in London, GB
Complete set of four chrome cantilever MR10 chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, in brown leather. This set of chairs is an early 1960s example of his famous design produced by Knoll ...
Steel, Chrome
$7,500 / item
H 9.85 in Dm 14.18 in
Stunning Florian Schulz Double Posa Brass Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double posa pendant lamp with one E 27 / model a bulb in brass.
Brass
Charlotte Pedestal
By Josh Greene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Josh Greene. Square oak pedestal.
Oak
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$7,031 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
$1,024 / item
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Brown Beige Velvet, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
French Reconstruction Lounge Chair
By Jean Prouvé, Pierre Guariche
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Presenting a remarkable armchair from the 1950s. Inspired by the timeless designs of mid-century masters, this chair pay homage to the iconic styles of renowned designers such as Pie...
Oak
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.