How old does a chair have to be to be vintage?

To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.

How can I tell if a chair is vintage?

Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.

How can you tell how old a vintage chair is?

To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.

How do you identify a vintage Gunlocke chair?

To identify a vintage Gunlocke chair, examine the legs. Most pieces will feature a tag that bears the brand name. On antique and early vintage chairs, the label will usually be made of paper or leather, while riveted brass tags appear on later vintage and contemporary chairs. Once you've confirmed that Gunlocke is the maker by checking the tag, browse the company's catalogues, which are available online, to determine approximately when it was made. Some tags may include a style or color number that will expedite the search. If your chair is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage, while pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer when identifying your chair. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gunlocke chairs.

Is my vintage Eames chair real?

To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.

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Vintage Mid Century "Satellite" Chair by Milo Baughman

$4,999

H 27.5 in W 59 in D 54 in

Vintage Mid Century "Satellite" Chair by Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Oxnard, CA

Here is an amazing, oversized "Satellite" lounge chair or chaise by Milo Baughman. This fantastic

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

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Fabric

Wonderful Milo Baughman Circular Satellite Chair Mid-Century Modern

$5,480Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.5 in Dm 57 in

Wonderful Milo Baughman Circular Satellite Chair Mid-Century Modern

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Wonderful oversized circular chaise, cuddle style chair by Milo Baughman. Perfect for that cozy

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

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Upholstery

Milo Baughman Style Monumental Satellite Chair in Soft Ivory White Bouclé c.1960

$16,400

H 29 in Dm 58 in

Milo Baughman Style Monumental Satellite Chair in Soft Ivory White Bouclé c.1960

By Milo Baughman

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Modern Milo Baughman Style satellite lounge chair newly restored and reupholstered in cozy super soft

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

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Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut

Large Satellite Chaise By Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin

$16,750

H 29.25 in W 58.5 in D 55 in

Large Satellite Chaise By Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Houston, TX

satellite chair upholstered in Bouclé is both stunning and comfortable. Will accommodate two. Professionally

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

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Bouclé

Mid-Century Modern Oversized Round Chaise Lounge Chair

$5,200

H 25 in W 48 in D 46.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Oversized Round Chaise Lounge Chair

By Milo Baughman, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Havana" chair by Adrian Pearsall or Milo Baughman's "Satellite" chair. This low-profile lounge chair sits

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

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Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Walnut "Satellite" Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman

$6,795

H 30.5 in W 53.5 in D 58 in

Vintage Walnut "Satellite" Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in North Hollywood, CA

chair exudes timeless elegance and comfort. With its oversized silhouette, it resembles a satellite. The

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

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Fabric, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall "Havana" Satellite Chaise Lounge Chair & Ottoman / Baughman

$3,950

H 28 in Dm 37.5 in

Adrian Pearsall "Havana" Satellite Chaise Lounge Chair & Ottoman / Baughman

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Chicago, IL

Adrian Pearsall "Havana" Lounge Chair & Ottoman for Craft Associates. Style of Milo Baughman Chair

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

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Wood

Mid Century Oversized Round "Satellite" Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman

$3,100Sale Price|20% Off

H 29 in W 61 in D 58.5 in

Mid Century Oversized Round "Satellite" Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Welcome to Mid-Century NoHo [Mid Century Oversized Round "Satellite" Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

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Fabric

1950s Pair of Black & White Woven Vinyl Satellite Lounge Chairs

$2,197Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 25.99 in W 26.38 in D 28.75 in

1950s Pair of Black & White Woven Vinyl Satellite Lounge Chairs

By Dirk Van Sliedregt

Located in NICE, FR

These two stylish cocktail chairs, featuring a striking combination of black and white, are crafted

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1970s Milo Baughman Style Satellite Sofa, Patchwork Brown Leather

$2,250

H 29 in W 62 in D 57 in

1970s Milo Baughman Style Satellite Sofa, Patchwork Brown Leather

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Eye-catching oversized sofa in the distinctive style of Milo Baughman's iconic Satellite design

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1970s American Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

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Leather

Oversized Milo Baughman Round Circular Chaise "Satellite" Lounge Chair

$4,740

H 30 in W 60 in D 57 in

Oversized Milo Baughman Round Circular Chaise "Satellite" Lounge Chair

By Milo Baughman

Located in Buffalo, NY

We have for your consideration a vintage Satellite chaise lounge chair on castors.. attributed to

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1970s American Space Age Vintage Satellite Chair

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Fabric, Wood

1970s Luxurious Satellite Lounge Chair in the Style of Milo Baughman

$7,600

H 28 in W 58 in D 55 in

1970s Luxurious Satellite Lounge Chair in the Style of Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a 1970s Big lovesac loveseat sofa satellite lounge chair wide gold platform

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Woodard Sculptura Outdoor Satellite Lounge Chairs

$2,995 / set

H 32 in W 19.25 in D 23 in

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Woodard Sculptura Outdoor Satellite Lounge Chairs

By John Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Wilmington, DE

Set of 4 Mid-Century Danish Modern woodard sculptura satellite lounge chairs. Offered is a set of

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pr. Sculptura Chantilly Rose Lounge Chairs

$1,500 / set

H 28 in W 25 in D 18 in

Pr. Sculptura Chantilly Rose Lounge Chairs

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional pair of Woodard Sculpture Satellite lounge chairs, in turquoise paint finish. Both are

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1950s Scandinavian Retro Black and Yellow Satellite Chair with Original Seating

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1950s Scandinavian Retro Black and Yellow Satellite Chair with Original Seating

Located in Oslo, NO

Funky 1950s retro open arm woven satellite chair with original plastic covered wicker. Colorful

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Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Satellite Chair

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H 29 in Dm 46 in

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Satellite Chair

By Milo Baughman

Located in Canaan, CT

fresh estate find. a huge round lounge, on wheels. this is significant of Baughman in the 1960s. needs to be reupholstered and you are ready for another 50 years!

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

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1970s Milo Baughman Satellite Style Chaise Lounge Chair

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1970s Milo Baughman Satellite Style Chaise Lounge Chair

By Milo Baughman

Located in Boston, MA

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Located in Boston, MA

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1970s Milo Baughman Style Satellite Petite Lounge Chair

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1970s Milo Baughman Style Satellite Petite Lounge Chair

By Milo Baughman

Located in Boston, MA

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Mid-Century Modern Round Satellite Chair by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates

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H 26.5 in Dm 41 in

Mid-Century Modern Round Satellite Chair by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates

By Craft Associates

Located in Wilmington, DE

Mid-Century Modern round satellite chair by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Offered is a Mid

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

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Pair of Mid Century Dutch Rattan Tub / Satellite Chairs, Rohe Noordwolde, 1960s

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H 26.78 in W 27.56 in L 26.78 in

Pair of Mid Century Dutch Rattan Tub / Satellite Chairs, Rohe Noordwolde, 1960s

By Dirk Van Sliedregt

Located in Richmond, Surrey

Pair of Dutch rattan and metal tub / satellite chairs, Rohe Noordwolde, 1960s An iconic design

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

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Milo Baughman Oversized Swivel Satellite Chair, Raspberry Velvet

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H 25 in W 43 in L 25 in

Milo Baughman Oversized Swivel Satellite Chair, Raspberry Velvet

By Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

Oversized Milo Baughman swivel chair with walnut base. Super nice, comfortable.

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

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Upholstery, Wood

Milo Baughman Oversized Swivel Satellite Chairs, Black Cut Velvet, 1970s

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H 29.5 in W 41 in D 43.5 in

Milo Baughman Oversized Swivel Satellite Chairs, Black Cut Velvet, 1970s

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Dallas, TX

Milo Baughman tub chairs look great. Chrome base.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

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Metal

Milo Baughman Oversized Swivel Satellite Chairs, Black Cut Velvet, 1970s

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H 29.5 in W 41 in L 29.5 in

Milo Baughman Oversized Swivel Satellite Chairs, Black Cut Velvet, 1970s

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Dallas, TX

Milo Baughman tub chairs look great. Stainless steel base.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

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Metal

Set of Satellite Lounges by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. C. 1960s

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H 27 in W 44 in D 44 in

Set of Satellite Lounges by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. C. 1960s

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Westport, CT

Adrian Pearsall Satellite Chairs—a mid-century classic originally designed in the 1950s. With a low

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

Materials

Velvet

Milo Baughman Satellite Chaise/Lounge Chair

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H 29 in W 58 in L 29 in

Milo Baughman Satellite Chaise/Lounge Chair

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Midcentury oversized circular chaise, cuddle style chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

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Upholstery, Wood

Large Satellite Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman

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H 28.25 in W 60 in D 57 in

Large Satellite Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

A large scale satellite lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Upholstered in

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Pair of "Satellite" Lounge Chair by Henri Lancel

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H 26 in W 32 in D 32 in

Pair of "Satellite" Lounge Chair by Henri Lancel

By Henri Lancel

Located in Dallas, TX

A very comfortable pair of Satellite lounge chairs designed by Henri Lancel.

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1950s Vintage Satellite Chair

Pair of "Satellite" Lounge Chair by Henri Lancel

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H 26 in W 32 in D 32 in

Pair of "Satellite" Lounge Chair by Henri Lancel

By Henri Lancel

Located in Dallas, TX

A very comfortable pair of Satellite lounge chairs mohair designed by Henri Lancel.

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1950s Vintage Satellite Chair

Milo Baughman Satellite Lounge Chair for Thayer Coggin

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H 28.25 in W 60 in L 28.25 in

Milo Baughman Satellite Lounge Chair for Thayer Coggin

By Milo Baughman

Located in San Francisco, CA

Milo Baughman "Satellite" large lounge chair for Thayer Coggin newly upholstered in a light gray

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

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Velvet

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Satellite Chaise Lounge Chair

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H 29 in W 59 in L 29 in

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Satellite Chaise Lounge Chair

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Satellite Chaise Lounge Chair This chair measures: 59

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

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Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Woodard Sculptura Outdoor Satellite Lounge Chairs

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H 32 in W 19.25 in D 23 in

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Woodard Sculptura Outdoor Satellite Lounge Chairs

By John Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Wilmington, DE

Set of 4 mid-century Danish Modern woodard sculptura satellite lounge chairs. Offered is a Set of

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

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Wrought Iron

Karim Rashid for Label Pair of Kite Chairs and a Mini Kite Ottoman

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H 34 in W 32 in D 34 in

Karim Rashid for Label Pair of Kite Chairs and a Mini Kite Ottoman

By Karim Rashid

Located in Palm Springs, CA

polyethylene, the wide, satellite-shaped chair calls out to the sitter, inviting lounging with a body-cradling

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Late 20th Century Dutch Vintage Satellite Chair

Large Milo Baughman Mid Century Modern Round Chaise or Satellite Chair

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H 28.75 in W 57 in D 52.5 in

Large Milo Baughman Mid Century Modern Round Chaise or Satellite Chair

By Milo Baughman

Located in Houston, TX

Fantastic large Mid-Century Modern sculptural round chaise or satellite chair by Milo Baughman

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

Large Milo Baughman, Mid-Century Modern Round Chaise or Satellite Chair

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H 29 in W 57.75 in D 54 in

Large Milo Baughman, Mid-Century Modern Round Chaise or Satellite Chair

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Houston, TX

Fantastic large Mid-Century Modern sculptural round chaise or satellite chair by Milo Baughman for

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

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Fabric

Wonderful Milo Baughman Circular Satellite Chair Mid-Century Modern

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H 29 in W 63 in D 60 in

Wonderful Milo Baughman Circular Satellite Chair Mid-Century Modern

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Wonderful oversized circular chaise, cuddle style chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Perfect

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Mid-20th Century Pair of Satellite Bamboo Chairs

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H 30.32 in W 22.84 in D 20.48 in

Mid-20th Century Pair of Satellite Bamboo Chairs

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A pair of mid 20th century French satellite bamboo chairs with the circular satellite bamboo

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

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Milo Baughman Satellite Lounge Chair

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H 29 in W 62 in D 60 in

Milo Baughman Satellite Lounge Chair

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Middlesex, NJ

Milo Baughman satellite lounge chair.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

Milo Baughman Oversized Satellite Lounge Chair Sofa Chair

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H 28.75 in W 61 in D 56.5 in

Milo Baughman Oversized Satellite Lounge Chair Sofa Chair

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

Milo Baughman Satellite lounge chair. Heavy and very well made structure. Sits on Castors and rolls

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

Materials

Upholstery

Large-Scale Satellite Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman

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H 29 in Dm 58 in

Large-Scale Satellite Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large-scale “Satellite” lounge chair, designed by Milo Baughman, American, circa 1960s. This chair

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Milo Baughman Satellite Lounge Chair for Thayer Coggin

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H 29 in W 62 in D 59 in

Milo Baughman Satellite Lounge Chair for Thayer Coggin

By Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

Milo Baughman "Satellite" large lounge chair for Thayer Coggin upholstered camel microfiber. Chair

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Milo Baughman Satellite Sofa Lounge Chaise Lounge Chair

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H 29.5 in W 57.5 in D 56 in

Vintage Milo Baughman Satellite Sofa Lounge Chaise Lounge Chair

By Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

A vintage satellite sofa lounge chair in the style of Milo Baughman. Uncertain to designer

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

Materials

Upholstery

Milo Baughman Style Satellite Lounge in Napa Valley Sheepskins & Ivory Shearling

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H 30 in W 62 in D 62 in

Milo Baughman Style Satellite Lounge in Napa Valley Sheepskins & Ivory Shearling

By Milo Baughman

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Satellite Chair covered in new luxuriously soft Napa Valley Sheepskins and Ivory Shearling. Hand sewn

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

Materials

Sheepskin

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Satellite Swivel Chair in Black Chenille

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H 26 in W 44 in D 46 in

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Satellite Swivel Chair in Black Chenille

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

Super great lounge chair with room for two. An iconic Milo Baughman satellite swivel chair in black

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid Century Satellite Lounge Chair in the style of Milo Baughman

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H 29 in W 59 in D 53.5 in

Mid Century Satellite Lounge Chair in the style of Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Mid Century Satellite Lounge Chair in the style of Milo Baughman This chair measures: 59 wide x

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Satellite Chaise Lounge Chair

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H 29 in W 59 in D 53.5 in

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Satellite Chaise Lounge Chair

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Satellite Chaise Lounge Chair This chair measures: 59

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

Materials

Upholstery

Large Satellite Lounge Chair

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H 28.5 in W 62 in D 59 in

Large Satellite Lounge Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

Large Satellite lounge chair on casters with walnut base and mohair upholstery.

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1960s Vintage Satellite Chair

Materials

Mohair

Milo Baughman Satellite Chaise Longue Chair

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H 32 in W 59 in D 58 in

Milo Baughman Satellite Chaise Longue Chair

By Milo Baughman

Located in Middlesex, NJ

Milo Baughman satellite chaise longue chair.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

Large Satellite Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman

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H 29 in W 62 in D 58 in

Large Satellite Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

A large scale satellite lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Upholstered in

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1970s Vintage Satellite Chair

Materials

Mohair

Set of Four Marcello Ziliani for Casprini Gloss Black Chairs

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H 32 in W 23 in D 24 in

Set of Four Marcello Ziliani for Casprini Gloss Black Chairs

By Marcello Zilliani

Located in Atlanta, GA

. Made in Italy. The satellite shaped chair has a sculptural design with a tulip base and comfortably

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

Materials

Acrylic

Mategot Mathieu Design Floor Lamp Planters France, 1953

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H 66.15 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in

Mategot Mathieu Design Floor Lamp Planters France, 1953

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in leucate, FR

. used in many of his creations such as the Java Table Lamp, Soumba Tables, Bagdad Lamp, Satellite

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

Materials

Metal

Large Scale Milo Baughman Satellite Chair

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H 29 in W 58 in D 58 in

Large Scale Milo Baughman Satellite Chair

By Milo Baughman

Located in Providence, RI

Large scale “satellite” chair attributed to designer Milo Baughman. Fabric is ultra suede- some

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

Materials

Ultrasuede

Satellite Chaise Lounge Chair

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H 29 in W 59 in D 54 in

Satellite Chaise Lounge Chair

Located in Amarillo, TX

Satellite chaise lounge chair Circa 1970s Measures: 59” W x 54” D x 29” H Seat height 14” Good

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1970s Vintage Satellite Chair

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern “Satellite” Lounge Chaise Designed by Adrian Pearsall

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H 26 in W 41 in D 28 in

Mid-Century Modern “Satellite” Lounge Chaise Designed by Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Union City, NJ

Mid-Century Modern “Satellite” Lounge Chaise Designed by Adrian Pearsall. Comes newly reupholstered

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

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Fur, Fabric

1970s brass and fabric satellite lounge chair sofa milo baughman

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H 28 in W 58 in D 58 in

1970s brass and fabric satellite lounge chair sofa milo baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Boise, ID

classic design perfect love seat or large lounge chair great vintage condition wear consistant

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1970s Vintage Satellite Chair

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Brass

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Serpentine Vertical Ceramic Wall Sconce by Farrah Sit - Single or Mirrored Pair

By Farrah Sit

Located in Brooklyn, NY

In this sandy slipcast ceramic wall sconce, generous curves are paired with crisp edges and the repetition of geometry to create a flow. The sconce snakes up and off the wall, a scul...

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2010s American Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

Materials

Brass

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

$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 “...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

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Textile

Grand Mastercraft Designed Three Part Brass & Glass Vitrines or Curio Cabinets

$75,500 / set

H 87 in W 119 in D 18 in

Grand Mastercraft Designed Three Part Brass & Glass Vitrines or Curio Cabinets

By Mastercraft

Located in Dallas, TX

Architecturally-inspired this breathtaking three part brass Curved China cabinet set by Mastercraft, inviting drama into any space. Dedicated to creating hand-constructed furnishings...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

Materials

Brass

Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970

$34,000

H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in

Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970

By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Leopard Parsons Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman, Custom

$5,800 / set

H 26 in W 27 in D 30 in

Pair of Leopard Parsons Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman, Custom

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of custom stylish parsons armchairs in the style of Milo Baughman. Newly upholstered in a fun-sophisticated leopard upholstery fabric. Down wrapped seat cushion with down back c...

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2010s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

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Velvet

Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V

$3,990 / item

H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in

Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V

By Dusty Deco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...

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2010s Bosnian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Italian Pod Lounge Club Chair in the Manner of Tobia Scarpa

$2,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 24 in W 37 in D 34 in

Mid-Century Modern Italian Pod Lounge Club Chair in the Manner of Tobia Scarpa

By Tobia Scarpa

Located in Wayne, NJ

Mid-Century Modern Italian Faux leather pod lounge club chair in the Manner of Tobia Scarpa . If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your de...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

$5,228Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...

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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Vintage Satellite Chair

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Burl, Poplar

Mawu Chair in Imprimé by Laura Gonzalez

$6,077 / item

H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in

Mawu Chair in Imprimé by Laura Gonzalez

By laura gonzalez

Located in Paris, FR

Made in France with hand-turned, flared oak legs in golden satin finish. Upholstered backrest and seat in textured jacquard velvet fabric (LG.FB-31).

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2010s French Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

Materials

Fabric, Satin, Oak

Griffin Chair by Lawson-Fenning

$2,962 / item

H 30 in W 32 in D 36 in

Griffin Chair by Lawson-Fenning

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Griffin Chair is a wide, armless lounge chair that features biscuit tufting. The base is solid American Walnut or White Oak. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handma...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak

$1,800 / item

H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in

Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...

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2010s American Modern Vintage Satellite Chair

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Sheepskin, Wood, Oak

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Vintage Satellite Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage satellite chair you’re looking for. A vintage satellite chair — often made from fabric, metal and wood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the vintage satellite chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage satellite chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made vintage satellite chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall and Woodard Furniture Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Satellite Chair?

The average selling price for a vintage satellite chair at 1stDibs is $6,725, while they’re typically $1,500 on the low end and $495,000 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.

How Top Designers Are Using Mid-Century Chairs in Today’s Interiors

Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.

The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs

You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.

Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Chair Shook Modernism and Charmed Hollywood

The enduring appeal of the Barcelona chair is in the details.

Herman Miller Got Its Start in the Office, but Its Legacy Is in the Home

The brand that turned Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson into mid-century household names is just as relevant today as it was six decades ago.