$1,400 / set
H 35 in W 18 in D 25 in
Set of Four Midcentury Tortoise Shell Style Burnt Bamboo Folding Chairs
By Ficks Reed
Located in Doylestown, PA
Beautiful set of four vintage tortoise shell burnt bamboo folding chairs. Great for extra side
Bamboo, Rattan
$10,582 / set
H 31.89 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
Organic Modern Vintage Eight Rattan Metal Dining Chairs Gian Franco Legler 1950s
By Gian Franco Legler
Located in Vienna, AT
Organic vintage and authentic eight dining chairs or chairs from rattan and metal by Gian Franco
Metal
$4,329 / set
H 31.7 in W 22.84 in D 21.46 in
Mid Century Modern Authentic Three Chairs with Armrests Gian Franco Legler 1950s
By Gian Franco Legler
Located in Vienna, AT
authentic chairs show minor signs of age and use as variant color tones at the rattan shell. The chairs
Metal
$2,224
H 27.5 in W 22 in D 23.6 in
Inventive adjustable rattan armchair #514 by Dirk van Sliedregt, 1952.
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
back armchair #514 has a black powder coated steel frame and a rattan seat shell. The chair is
Steel
Unavailable
Rattan Shell Apollo Recliner
By Ross Lovegrove
Located in Lund, SE
and plain rattan shell.
Mid century poly rattan and bamboo shell chair
Located in Walton-On-Thames, GB
An unusual and unique mid-century poly rattan bamboo shell chair on black wrought iron legs
Bamboo
Sold
H 35.5 in W 21.5 in D 16 in
Vintage Coastal Tortoise Shell Rattan Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic set of four vintage Coastal dining chairs. Beautiful tortoise shell finish on an iconic
Tortoise Shell, Rattan
Pair of Dirk van Sliedregt Style Rattan Shell Seat Chair
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome pair of Dirk van Sliedregt style rattan shell seat chair with black enameled metal frame
Metal
Set of 10 Dirk Van Sliedregt Style Rattan Shell Seat Chairs
By Dirk Van Sliedregt, Gian Franco Legler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dirk van Sliedregt style rattan shell seat chairs with black enameled metal base. In very original
Metal
Rare Art Deco Shell Back Stick Rattan Lounge Chairs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Art Deco style "Shell Back" rattan lounge chairs feature the icon modernist shell seat back
Rattan
Vintage Coastal Medallion Back Rattan Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An amazing set of four vintage coastal dining chairs. Beautiful tortoise shell rattan in a classic
Tortoise Shell, Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Slipper Chairs, a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous pair of vintage slipper chairs. Beautiful woven rattan in a chic tortoise shell finish
Tortoise Shell, Rattan
Mid Century Woven Rattan Wicker Shell Chair by Tropic Cane
By Danny Ho Fong
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury wicker chair by Tropic Cane, having a continuous wicker shell form seat and back, and
Chrome
Pair Rattan Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hard shell rattan chairs from the 30's. Later upholstery in good condition.
Sold
H 35 in W 24.5 in D 22.5 in
Maitland Smith Brighton Pavilion Faux Tortoise Shell Bamboo Rattan Armchair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century Maitland Smith Brighton Pavilion accent chair. Made of bamboo and rattan
Faux Bamboo
Sold
H 34.5 in W 18.25 in D 27 in
Boho Chic Tortoise Shell Bamboo Rattan Fold-Up Dining Chairs - Set of 3
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Boho Chic Tortoise Shell Bamboo Rattan Fold-Up Dining Chairs, a set of three, offer a blend of
Bamboo
Sold
H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 15.75 in
Set of Four Wicker Shell Chairs and Metal Crome Frame by Dirk Van Sliedrecht
By Rohe Noordwolde, Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Antwerp, BE
domestic or public environment. The chairs features a chromed metal frame, with a natural rattan structure
Chrome
Tortoise Shell Rattan Desk/Vanity Table and Chair Set
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome tortoiseshell rattan desk or vanity table and chair set. It is in wonderful vintage
Wicker, Rattan
$74 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
Wood
$1,095 / item
H 20 in W 8 in D 22 in
Molto Wall-Mount Reading Lamp in Bronze and Enameled Mesh by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
The Molto wall-mount reading lamp or wall sconce is a fresh take on Italian modernism, featuring a spun metal mesh shade. This fixture articulates at the backplate and at the back of...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel
$2,645
H 16.15 in W 26.78 in D 6.11 in
Florian Schulz Mid-Century Vintage Modernist Brass Adjustable Table Lamp c.1970
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern vintage German table lamp or desk lamp designed by Florian Schulz in the 1970s. This lamp was made circa 1970s and is quite rare model with the double li...
Metal, Brass
$2,140 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
Carl Auböck 'Nun' Floor Lamp
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck 'Nun' floor lamp. Designed in 1950, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese lamps is executed in brass with a cast iron base and sculptural hard paper shade by Werkstätte ...
Iron, Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
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
Sold|$9,860
H 3.94 in W 1.97 in D 9.85 in
Alvar Aalto Sculptural Door Handles/Pulls in Cast Bronze, Valaistustyö 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
Two sleek, heavy and elegant mid-century door handles in full bronze. Manufactured by valaistustyö and designed by Alvar Aalto himself. Very practical yet stand out as sculptural pie...
Bronze
Large Flush Mount Glass Pendant of Wall Lights by N Leuchten, 1960s
Located in London, GB
Extra large flush mount pendant or wall lights in pressed glass with a typical 1960's abstract geometric motive is hold by a black metal frame with brass details, by N Leuchten. It h...
Metal, Brass
$2,282
H 14.18 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Coffee Table in Walnut and Glass, Italy, 1960's
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Coffee Table in Wood and Glass, Italy, 1960's This coffee table was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in Italy, known for their refined approach to form and ma...
Glass, Walnut
Set of Ten 1970s Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs, Black Wood
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of ten black painted wood Chinese Chippendale dining chairs. Good quality, fine condition. Two armchairs: 25 wide, 21.5 deep, 37 high, 26.5 arm height. Eight side chairs: Dime...
Wood
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
Velvet, Walnut
Chairs Italian 19th Baroque Style Black Leather Century Italy
Located in New York, NY
Chairs Italian 19th Black Leather Century Italy. A pair of side chairs made during the 19th century in Italy. Upholstered in a thick black leather with brass needle heads. Frame in b...
Leather, Wood
René Gabriel for Lieuvin 'RG178' Lounge Chair in Solid Wood
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rene Gabriel for Lieuvin, lounge chair model RG178, oak, France, design circa 1946. This chair is designed by the French artist René Gabriel, known for his reconstructivist approach...
Fabric, Oak
$4,831
H 27.56 in W 59.06 in D 38.19 in
Børge Mogensen Shaker Dining Table, Fredericia, Denmark, Model 6286
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen shaker dining table in solid oiled oak. Made by Fredericia, model 6286.
Oak
$560 / set
H 35.43 in W 21.25 in D 17.71 in
Set of 2 Garden or Dinning Armchairs in Black Wrought Iron, Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
Garden armchairs in black wrought iron Handmade. Dining armchairs.
Wrought Iron
$6,253Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 61.03 in D 37.41 in
Curved Danish Modern Sofa in Original Brown Wool Upholstery, 1940s
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Karis, Nyland
A beautifully sculpted example of Danish mid-century design, this curved sofa from the 1940s captures the refined elegance and organic lines characteristic of Scandinavian modernism....
Wool, 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.
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