$20,021Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 29.93 in W 79.93 in D 53.15 in
Set of Two Croissant Sofas by Raphael Raffel Leather and Bouclé 1970s
By Maison Honoré, Raphael Raffel
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare set of two small croissant sofas by Raphaël Raffel for Maison Honoré Paris made in the mid
Leather, Bouclé
Raphael Raffel “Croissant” Sofa, 1970
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Raphael Raffel “Croissant” sofa, leather, France, 1970. This iconic “Croissant” lounge sofa
Leather
Raphael Raffel “Croissant” Sofa, 1970
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Raphael Raffel “Croissant” sofa, leather, France, 1970. This iconic “Croissant” lounge sofa
Leather
Raphael Raffel Designed Cognac Leather Croissant Sofa in Suede
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
attributed to the famous Raphael Raffel (1912-2000). Raffel, who trained at the École des Beaux Arts, was a
Suede
$9,400 / set
H 31 in W 27 in D 25.5 in
Mid Century French Brown Leather Lounge Chairs by Raphael Raffel 1970s
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Detroit, MI
This stunning pair of vintage mid century modern lounge chairs were designed by Raphael Raffel and
Metal, Stainless Steel
Space Age Lounge Chair by Raphaël Raffel, France 1960s
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare 1960s Space Age lounge chair by French designer Raphaël Raffel. This Modernist chair
Leather, Acrylic
$2,615Sale Price|40% Off
H 26.38 in W 29.14 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Modern Red Leather Space Age Club Chair Raphael Raffel, France, 1965
By Raphael Raffel
Located in London, GB
A Mid-Century Modern space age club chair by Raphael Raffel, France 1965. The club chair features
Leather, Plastic
Moon sofa attributed to Raphael Raffel
By Raphael Raffel, Honoré Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Canapé croissant ou lune attribué à Raphael Raffel pour la maison honoré
Leather
$18,500
H 20.5 in W 111 in D 63 in
Raphael Raffel Croissant Sofa in Brown Leather, Honoré Paris, 1970s
By Honoré Paris, Raphael Raffel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Raphael Raffel designed, 1970's, made-to-order natural leather Croissant Sofa for Honore Paris
Leather
Pair of Raphael Raffel poufs for Honore Paris, 1970's, France
By Honoré Paris, Raphael Raffel
Located in TOURS, FR
Pair of large Raphael Raffel poufs / ottomans
Leather
$18,500
H 30 in W 23 in D 25 in
Set of Four Raphael "Wishbone" Chairs in Leather & Stainless Steel, France 1950s
By Raphael Raffel
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Raphael dining or side chairs on stainless steel bases.
Stainless Steel
Set of 6 Fine French 1950s Dining Chairs by Raphael
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Long Island City, NY
RAPHAËL Raffel (1912-2000) - A set of six fine French Mid-Century side chairs in Beka lacquer, with
Leather, Lacquer
Taupe Pair of Raphael Slipper Chairs, France 1950's
By Raphael Raffel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Raphael Raffel Slipper chairs upholstered in leather suede on Stainless Steel Bases
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 37.4 in W 32.28 in D 28.74 in
Raphael Raffel 1960s Brown Leather Futurist Lounge Chairs Pair
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Chicago, IL
Incredibly cool lounge chairs designed by Raphael Raffel, circa 1960s. The rolled ergonomic back
Fabric, Wood, Foam, Leather
Club space age chair by Raphael Raffel France 1960s
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
Space age design by Raphael Raffel, a 1960s Club chair in injection moulded plastic shell. This is
Faux Leather, Plastic
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Raphael Raffel, P.T.T. France 1974
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Hamburg, Hamburg
This beautiful pair of easy chairs by Raphael Raffel were initially made for the interior of the
Steel
Set of 12 Chairs by Raphael Raffel
By Raphael Furniture
Located in Newburgh, NY
Exceptional set of 12 dining chairs by Raphael, well documented. Mahogany legs with brass
Brass
Pair of Leather Lounge Chairs by Raphael
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Austin, TX
A modernist pair of French lounge chairs by Raphael Raffel, better known as Raphael, (1912-2000
Black Leather Lounge Chairs, France
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Maastricht, NL
A pair of French lounge chairs made of black leather, attributed to Raphael Raffel. The filling
Leather
French Plastic Club Chair by Rafael, 1970s
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Lábatlan, HU
This ivory plastic club chair was designed by Raphael Raffel (Rafael), France, 1970s Ivory
Faux Leather, Fiberglass
Raphael Raffel Leather Sofa
By Raphael Raffel, Honoré Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning leather sofa by Raphael Raffel for Honore, Paris. Made to order back in the 1970s and
Leather
Raphael Raffel Leather Sofa
By Raphael Raffel, Honoré Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning leather sofa by Raphael Raffel for Honore, Paris. Made to order back in the 1970s and
Leather
Raphael Raffel Leather Lounge Sofa Honore Paris 1970s
By Raphael Raffel, Honoré Paris
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Amazing lounge sofa in original burgundy full grain leather with two poofs, designed by Raphael
Leather
1970s Cognac Leather Sofa by Raphael Raffel
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Antwerp, BE
leather sofa. It's organic shape resembles a croissant or perhaps a banana. Measure: L 280 cm x H 70
Leather
Sold
H 30.71 in W 102.37 in D 39.38 in
French brown leather couch sofa Croissant by Raphael Raffel, 1970s
By Raphael Raffel
Located in MIlano, IT
French brown leather couch or sofa Croissant by Raphael Raffel, 1970s Vintage and fantastic sofa
Leather
Sold
H 33.47 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
French Raphael Raffel Lounge Chair in Red Leather & Stainless Steel, 1970s
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A beautiful lounge chair designed by Raphael Raffel, initially made for the interior of the
Steel
20th Century Office Chair by Raphaël Raffel, 1974
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Paris, FR
A highly collectible vintage lounge or office chairs by iconic French designer Raphael Raffel
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 26 in W 110 in D 62 in
Croissant Sofa by Raphael Raffel for Honore Paris in Patinated Cognac Leather
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa, is absolutely stunning! A rare croissant sofa by Raphaël Raffel for Maison Honoré Paris
Leather
20th Century Pair of Armchairs by Raphaël Raffel, 1974
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Paris, FR
Raffel designed in stainless steel and black leather with its distinctive tripod shaped structure. We
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 29 in W 26 in D 28 in
Raphael Raffel Pod Bronze Acrylic Pair of Chairs with Light Gray Leather Seats
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of 1970s chairs. Bronze tone acrylic frames and light gray leather upholstery.
Leather, Acrylic
Sold
H 25 in W 29 in D 26 in
Raphael Raffel Pod Bronze Acrylic Pair of Chairs with Light Gray Leather Seats
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of French 1970s chairs by Raphael Raffel. Clear acrylic in bronze color with light gray
Acrylic
Fauteuil vintage Raphaël Raffel en cuir et acier des années 70
By Raphael Raffel
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Fauteuil lounge vintage des années 70, de Raphaël Raffel, dossier, assise et accoudoirs en cuir
Metal
Sold
H 29 in W 24 in D 28 in
Raphaël Raffel French Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Leatherette Club Chair 1960s
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ivory fiberglass resin club chairs designed by Raphael Raffel (known as Raphaël), France, 1970s in
Faux Leather, Fiberglass
Leather Croissant Sofa by Raphael Raffel for Honore Paris, 1970s
By Raphael Raffel, Honoré Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning leather sofa by Raphael Raffel for Honore, Paris. Made to order back in the 1970s and
Leather
Leather Croissant Sofa by Raphael Raffel for Honoré Paris, 1970s
By Raphael Raffel, Honoré Paris
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Incredible and rare croissant sofa in original light brown leather by Raphaël Raffel for Maison
Leather
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H 25.6 in W 110.24 in D 63 in
Cognac Leather Croissant Sofa by Raphael Raffel for Honore Paris, 1970s
By Raphael Raffel, Honoré Paris
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Incredible and rare croissant sofa in original cognac leather by Raphaël Raffel for Maison Honoré
Leather
Raphael Raffel Cognac Leather Croissant Sofa for Honore Paris, 1970's
By Raphael Raffel, Honoré Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Mid century, Raphael Raffel designed, 1970's, beautiful cognac leather Croissant Sofa for Honore
Leather
Sold
H 23.23 in W 94.49 in D 49.22 in
Croissant Sofa in Cognac Leather by Raphael Raffel for Honore Paris, 1970s
By Raphael Raffel, Honoré Paris
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Incredible and rare croissant sofa in original cognac leather by Raphaël Raffel for Maison Honoré
Leather
Raphael Raffel Armchair from the 70s for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Raphael Raffel
Located in bari, IT
Plastic club chair designed by Raphael Raffel produced in France in the 70s in tulip style with
Leather, Plastic
Raphael Raffel Croissant sofa for Maison Honoré, Paris 1970s
By Maison Honoré, Raphael Raffel
Located in London, GB
Raphaël Raffel (1912-2000) studied at the École des Beaux Arts and became a renown interior
Leather
Sold
H 26 in W 28 in D 26 in
Raphael Rafael French Modern Smojed Lucite Club Tub Chair, Beige, Leather, 1960s
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Raphael Rafael French Modern Smojed Lucite Club Tub Chair, Beige leather / leatherette original
Lucite
Sold
H 26 in W 28 in D 26 in
Raphael Rafael French Modern Smokey Lucite Club Tub Chair, Red, Leather, 1960s
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Raphael Rafael French modern Smokey Lucite club tub chair, dark red / burgundy leather
Lucite
Leather Lounge Sofa in Natural Leather, Italy, 1970
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
original patinated leather in good condition. Stunning shape and can seat up to 3 people easily. Unique
Leather
Desk Chair by Raphael Raffel for Apelbaum, France, 1973
By Apelbaum
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
leather and steel armchair from Raphael Raffel, Apelbaum edition 1973. Design dating from the time, with a
Steel
Raphael Raffel Club Chair, France, circa 1970
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Rare Raphaël Raffel club chair with tan leatherette cushions, France, 1970s. Design: Raphaël
Faux Leather, Plastic
Vintage Club Chair by Raphaël Raffel, 1970s
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Seventies smoked plexiglass club chair designed by Raphaël Raffel. The chair has the original
Leather, Plexiglass
Raphaël Raffel French Mid-Century Modern Club Chair, 1960s
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ivory fiberglass resin club chair designed by Raphael Raffel (known as Raphaël), France, 1970s in
Faux Leather, Fiberglass
Sold
H 27.75 in W 66 in D 46 in
Raphael Raffel Cognac Leather Mini Croissant Sofa for Honore Paris, 1970's
By Honoré Paris, Raphael Raffel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Raphael Raffel cognac leather mini Croissant sofa for Honore Paris, 1970's. This piece is a soft
Leather
Sold
H 27 in W 31 in D 28.5 in
Pair of 1960s Space Age Modern Molded Plastic Lounge Chairs by Raphaël Raffel
By Eero Aarnio, Herman Miller, Raphael Raffel
Located in St. Louis, MO
Raphaël Raffel for Herman Miller. Raphaél became inspired later in his design career by Italian and
Upholstery, Plastic, Faux Leather
Raphael Raffel Pair of Stamped Chairs, 1955-1965
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Encino, CA
bronze sockets. Seats and backs upholstered in double stitch burgundy leather. Signed "Raphael 24 rue
Brass
Sold
H 27.5 in W 110.5 in D 47.25 in
Buffalo Hide Leather Sofa by Raphael Raffel for Honore of Paris, 1978
By Raphael Raffel, Honoré Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique vibrant red buffalo leather sofa by Raphael Raffel for Honore Paris, France, 1978. Leather
Leather
Raphael Dining Chairs
By Raphael Furniture
Located in Newburgh, NY
Beautifully executed dining chairs by Raphael Raffel. Topstitched leather seat and back. Seat H 18".
Leather, Walnut, Rosewood
‘’Lucite Pod’’ Lounge Chair by Raphael Raffel, France 1970s
By Raphael Raffel
Located in L'Escala, ES
"Lucite Pod’’ Space Age lounge chair designed by Raphael Raffel. Base structure in two smoked see
Faux Leather, Acrylic
Space Age Chair
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage smoked plastic tulip-style base with original synthetic leather cushion and backrest.
Faux Leather, Plastic
$2,937Sale Price|50% Off
H 24.4 in W 90 in D 36.6 in
Ligne Roset Brigantin Leather Sofa Michel Ducaroy
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Fraser, MI
Ligne Roset Leather Sofa.
Leather
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex in fabric. New, current production. The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in cont...
Fabric
Picasso Marble Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning Picasso marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piec...
Marble
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Dark Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonlight' cream sheepskin and features s...
Sheepskin, Walnut
Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Akari model 70F light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light...
Metal
$9,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28 in W 85 in D 36 in
Stellar Pair Milo Baughman Yellow Leather Parsons Sofas Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stellar pair of Milo Baughman yellow leather parsons sofas. This pair is in remarkable vintage condition with only light signs of age. The magnificent yellow leather has embroidere...
Leather
Pair of Delord & Garrault Floor to Ceiling Lamps
By Garrault-Delord
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of rare "Sol au plafond" (floor to ceiling) lamps, made of different section of metal tubes holding an enlightnen plexi globe. Adjustable height both at the top and bottom thank...
Metal, Chrome
$17,808
H 33.08 in W 27.56 in D 33.08 in
Brazilian Lounge Chair Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner - "Costela" Forma, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma
Located in Rosendahl, DE
This rare Costela Lounge Chair by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, produced by Forma in the 1950s, features solid wood ribs paired with a vintage leopard-patterned teddy fabric. A tru...
Steel
$35,200 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, blue velvet, Italy, 1970, set of six. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini, it...
Plastic, Velvet
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. ...
Brass
Dos Gallos Custom Tripod Side Table
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom hand-forged iron, light and narrow profile, side tables or cocktail tables. Repurposed vintage metal with bronze edging on top. Made in Los Angeles by Dos Gallos Studio. CUSTO...
Bronze, Iron
$11,321 / item
H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 44.1 in
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, White Bouclé, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins curved sofa and its matching daybed share the same genes, yet ea...
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
$6,215
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
$5,139
H 20.48 in W 43.31 in D 15.75 in
Austrian Mastercraft Lowboy Art Deco 1930 / Original, Restored
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Delicate and elegant sideboard, veneered with a wonderful textured walnut.
Nutwood
Buccellati - Shell Mounted In Sterling Silver
By Buccellati
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Shell mounted in sterling silver by Buccellati Length: 25 cm Width: 20.5 cm Height: 20 cm
Sterling Silver
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Best known in the world of design as simply Raphaël, Raphaël Raffel was one of the most influential French mid-century modern designers and decorators. His style inspirations ranged from 18th-century Parisian design to 1960s American and Italian Space Age chic.
Born in 1912 in Paris, Raffel studied design at the École des Beaux-Arts. In 1934, he began an interior decorating business, counting legendary French-American dancer Josephine Baker among his first clients.
During the 1930s and throughout the 1940s, Raffel was regarded as one of France’s illustrious “ensembliers-décorateurs,” designers who not only created furniture but focused on every element of interior space, from wall decorations to lighting.
By the 1950s, Raffel’s decorating and design talents had gained the attention of the French public service. Several commissions were awarded to Raffel to decorate embassies, university residences, post offices, the National Assembly and the ground floor and a wing of the Hôtel de Ville de Paris. Additionally, in 1952, Raffel worked with French designer, sculptor and architect André Arbus to decorate a section of the luxury ocean liner Bretagne. That same year, Raffel’s work was shown with designs by French ceramist Georges Jouve at the Salon des Arts Ménagers. In 1958, Raffel exhibited at the Brussels World’s Fair.
During the 1960s and 1970s, Raffel was inspired by the era’s popular Space Age style, evident in his plush, croissant-shaped sofas and pod-shaped lounge chairs, club chairs and armchairs, which he designed for furniture makers such as Maison Honoré and Herman Miller. Raffel also combined lacquer, glasswork, distinct colors and gilt bronze in his elegant, French neoclassical coffee and cocktail tables, side tables and desks.
Towards the end of the 1970s, Raffel’s business began to wane, finally closing in 1983. Raffel continued to work on design and decorating commissions until he died in 2000.
On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage Raphaël Raffel seating and tables.
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.