$3,450 / set
H 31 in W 23.5 in D 18 in
Vintage Boho Flat Bar Chrome Lounge Chairs - After Ralph Lauren - A Pair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bold and sophisticated, this striking pair of vintage flat bar chrome lounge chairs exudes mid
Chrome
$3,895
H 37 in W 30.75 in D 39 in
Ralph Lauren Bohemian Chrome & Silk Wool Blend Leather Cantilever Lounge Chair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Ralph Lauren
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in ths USA, this chair is an over-the-top take on the Mies van der Rohe flat-bar BRNO chair
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Boho Ralph Lauren Chrome and Leather Lounge Chairs - a Pair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous set of two vintage Barrel lounge chairs. Made by the iconic Ralph Lauren group and
Chrome
Modern Ralph Lauren Penthouse Bohemian Lounge Chair Armchair
By Ralph Lauren, Henredon
Located in West Hartford, CT
Sleek and sexy Ralph Lauren chrome lounge chair upholstered in a luxurious beige mohair fabric
Chrome
Sold
H 36.5 in W 29.63 in D 31.25 in
Bohemian Leather Chairs, Chrome and Leather Rockers, a Pair Labeled Ralph Lauren
Located in Manhasset, NY
Lauren Bohemian chairs chrome and leather rockers. A pair of Lauren lounge chairs with heavy chrome
Metal
Sold
H 36 in W 30.5 in D 38 in
Pair of New Distressed Leather and Chrome Ralph Lauren Home Lounge Chairs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
Price is per chair. May sell individually. Pair of Ralph Lauren lounge chairs with heavy chrome
Chrome
Ralph Lauren Hudson Street Lounge Chair, Pair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
"Triple band" chrome lounge of the 1930s. This Ralph Lauren lounge chair is very comfortable and in
Chrome
Sold
H 37 in W 30.75 in D 39 in
Ralph Lauren Bohemian Chrome & Black Ostrich Leather Cantilever Lounge Chair
By Ralph Lauren, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in ths USA, this chair is an over-the-top take on the Mies van der Rohe flat-bar BRNO chair
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Ralph Lauren Chrome Modern Penthouse Bohemian Lounge Chairs
By Ralph Lauren, Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek and sexy Ralph Lauren chrome lounge chair upholstered in a luxurious tan sued fabric
Chrome
Sold
H 32 in W 30 in D 32 in
Ralph Lauren Super Stylish Pair of Black and White Upholstered Club Chairs
By E. J. Victor
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sensational knock out pair of graphically upholstered black and white chenille club chairs by Ralph
Chrome
Pair of KEM Weber Style Streamline Art Deco Lounge Chairs
By Ralph Lauren, Kem Weber
Located in Hanover, MA
***September Sale*** Pair of KEM Weber style streamline art deco lounge chairs similar to Ralph
Chrome, Stainless Steel
$28,500
H 29.5 in W 110 in D 39 in
Breathtaking Olivewood Extension Dining Table by Milo Baughman, circa 1975
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent dining table is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. An excep...
Hardwood, Olive
$482
H 4.89 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
Midcentury Amber Yellow "Sommerso" Murano Glass Italian Artistic Vase, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury amber yellow "Sommerso" Murano glass vase. This fantastic piece was created by Artistic Crystal in the 1970s. This amazing item has its original label and it's ...
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Ralph Lauren Modern Metropolis Bed in Mahogany
By Ralph Lauren
Located in NYC, NY
A Queen-Sized Ralph Lauren bed in a beautiful mahogany veneer with Prelle black silk velvet from Paris upholstered on the headboard and footboard.
Mahogany
Pair of Ralph Lauren Mercer Rosewood Side Tables, 20th Century
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Hamburg, PA
This refined pair of Ralph Lauren Mercer rosewood side tables embodies the brand’s commitment to luxurious design and quality craftsmanship. Crafted from rich rosewood with a glossy ...
Rosewood
Crystal Table Lamp by Ralph Lauren
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a beautiful crystal table lamp by Ralph Lauren. Lamp includes the hard and black shade. Smoke color with chrome. Black satin shade. Retains original Lauren la...
Crystal, Chrome
$8,438
H 33.86 in W 70.87 in D 26.78 in
Midcentury Modern Rare Carl Malmsten Velvet "Samsas" Sofa Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This midcentury icon sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten and this one was produced by O.H Sjögren. The sofa has a rare fabric in shifting red/pink velvet. It’s in good vintage conditi...
Velvet, Birch
King Size Faux Bamboo Solid Cherry Canopy Poster Bed Headboard MINT!
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rockaway, NJ
King Size Faux Bamboo Solid Cherry Canopy Poster Bed Headboard MINT!
Cherry
3-Tier Doria Tube Chandelier, Midcentury, Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in New York, NY
3-tier Doria tube chandelier, midcentury, Germany Beautiful glamorous accent to any decor.3 tiers and solid glass. Each tube is hung on a separate metal piece on the wiring of the ch...
Glass
$29,500
H 29.5 in W 118 in D 42 in
Spectacular Olivewood Butterfly Patterned Dining Table by Sprunger for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent dining table is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. An ind...
Steel
$34,000 / set
H 41 in W 32 in D 32 in
Karpen Wingback Chairs in Luxuriously Soft Milk Chocolate Shearling, circa 1950s
By Karpen of California
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Stunning one of a kind pair of Mid-Century Modern wingback chairs by Karpen upholstered in super soft hand sewn Cocoa Milk Chocolate Shearling. The sort of chairs that become a famil...
Hide, Sheepskin, Walnut
$32,500
H 29.25 in W 120 in D 42 in
Magnificent Restored Butterfly Patterned Olivewood Dining Table by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent dining table is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. An exce...
Hardwood, Olive
$29,500
H 29.5 in W 110 in D 39 in
Breathtaking Olivewood Extension Dining Table by Milo Baughman, circa 1975
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent dining table is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready...
Hardwood, Olive
$6,995
H 30.25 in W 103 in D 42 in
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Parsons Extension Dining Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Parsons extension dining table in gorgeous book-matched burled olive wood In the manner of Milo Baughman USA, Circa 1970s Measures: 68"W x 42"D x...
Burl
Vintage Regency Custom Devore Stripe Long Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Regency Custom Devore Long Sofa, featuring luxurious fabric and refined design. Perfect for adding a touch of classic elegance to your living space. Acquired from a Legendary...
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
$8,500
H 28.5 in W 110 in D 39 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Parson Dining Table
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Mid-Century Modern Parsons extension dining table in stunning book-matched olive ash burl wood By Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin USA, 1970s Measures: 66"W x 39"D x...
Burl
French, 1940s Mirrored Nightstand
Located in Buchanan, NY
French, 1940s pink mirrored nightstand with pink glass on top and both side panels.
Mirror, Wood
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.