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Rare Brutalist Midcentury Design Rib Chair, 1980s
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very special and rare "Rib" armchair from the 1980s. The base is made of thick, black coated
Category

Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

The Vertebre Rib Chair by Pierre Vandel
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lounge chair upholstered in brown suede w/aluminum base
Category

Vintage 1970s French Lounge Chairs

Brazilian Design Costela Lounge Chairs by Hauner & Eisler for Forma, 1950s
By Forma, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Renens, CH
The Costela (Rib) chairs and sofas by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler became an instant success
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 chairs by Ahrend RIB, The Netherlands 1964
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This rare set of 2 chairs was designed for Ahrend RIB in The Netherlands and made in 1964. They are
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Brilliant Pair of Rattan and Cane Rib Series Club Chairs by Henry Olko, 1978
By Henry Olko, Willow and Reed
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are unique on the World market. They are shipped as professionally
Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Irish Vernacular Boat Builders Chair
Located in Downham Market, GB
An Irish vernacular Boat Builders chair. A beautifully made chair of excellent form & colour, the
Category

Mid-20th Century Irish Rustic Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Bentwood

Irish Vernacular Boat Builders Chair
Irish Vernacular Boat Builders Chair
H 36.62 in W 22.05 in D 19.3 in
White Bouclé Upholstered Chair with Ottoman, Italy, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
curve at top of the back of the chair. Single pronounced decorative rib detailing along the back of the
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Customizable Tacchini Costela Lounge Chair by Martin Eisler
By Tacchini, Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
which the chair is built is the beautiful wooden structure with its wooden ribs embracing both the seat
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Fabric

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chair with Originalpaint Swedish Antiques
Located in Boden, SE
with ribs in the back & hand carved flowers & leaves. Has style features of English chair models
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Pine

Dondolo Rocking Chair
By Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi
Located in Baranzate, IT
Vintage rocking chair designed by Leonardi and Franca Stagi one evening in 1967. Continuous tape
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Polyester

Dondolo Rocking Chair
Dondolo Rocking Chair
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 15.75 in
Moveis Pailar Costela chair
Located in Washington, DC
Beautiful and rare vintage Brazilian Costela chair by Moveis Pailar. Costela means "rib" in
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Moveis Pailar Costela chair
Moveis Pailar Costela chair
H 75 in W 69.5 in D 82.5 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs with Original Paint Swedish Antiques
Located in Boden, SE
A pair of 19th century Swedish Gustavian chairs from Smaland, Southern Sweden. Scraped by hand to
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Pine

Customizable Tacchini Costela Lounge Chair Designed by Martin Eisler
By Tacchini, Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
which the chair is built is the beautiful wooden structure with its wooden ribs embracing both the seat
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Set of 4 Mariolina Chair by Enzo Mari for MAGIS
By Enzo Mari, Magis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
back are not screwed or rivet- ed to the frame, but instead attached using a series of moulded ribs
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Panton Chair by Verner Panton for Herman Miller / Fehlbaum, in white 1976
By Verner Panton, Herman Miller
Located in Halle, DE
Panton S-Chair, designed by Verner Panton for Hermann Miller / Fehlbaum. Color: white. The chair is
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Panton Chair by Verner Panton for Herman Miller / Fehlbaum, in white 1976
By Verner Panton, Herman Miller
Located in Halle, DE
Panton S-Chair, designed by Verner Panton for Hermann Miller / Fehlbaum. Color: white. The chair is
Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Costela Style Lounge Black Chair
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Martin Eisler Carlo Hauner Costela style lounge chair in black lacquer. Originally designed by
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Late 20th Century European Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Costela Style Lounge Black Chair
Costela Style Lounge Black Chair
H 35 in W 29 in D 29 in
De Sede DS-2100/156 Chair in Green Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
embracing feeling – the highest level of comfort. Available as a low-backed, visitor swivel chair, a high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-2100/156 Chair in Umbra Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
embracing feeling, the highest level of comfort. Available as a low-backed, visitor swivel chair, a high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-2100/156 Chair in Umbra Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
embracing feeling, the highest level of comfort. Available as a low-backed, visitor swivel chair, a high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-2100/156 Chair in Green Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
embracing feeling – the highest level of comfort. Available as a low-backed, visitor swivel chair, a high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Hans Brattrud Scandia Lounge Chair Norwegian Design
By Hans Brattrud
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Special Hans Brattrud easy chair. Designed in the 1950s. The design with the vertical ribs
Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Giuseppe Scapinelli lounge chairs pair Brazil 1950
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
which has the appearance of a rib cage. Designed with the highest attention to detail these chairs are
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Rosewood

1 Aluminum Group Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
-piece, curved aluminum side ribs, die-cast aluminum base, the chair is strong, yet lightweight and easy
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Ergo "Antropovarius" Reclining Lounge Chair by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche
By Ferdinand A. Porsche, Poltrona Frau
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ergo antropovarius reclining lounge chair designed by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche for Poltrona Frau
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Charles X Walnut Velvet Italian Swivel Chair, 1830
Located in Rome, IT
Swivel chair piano, coming from an important home "Napoletana". All veneered in walnut wood, with
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Antique 1830s Italian Charles X Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner "Costela" Lounge Chair, Brazil, 1953
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Objetos de Arte, where he was partner and co-founder. The name "Costela", which translates as "Rib", is
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of Reupholstered Vintage Warren Platner Easy Chair and Ottoman
By Warren Platner
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of Reupholstered Vintage Warren Platner Easy Chair and Ottoman Stunning set of a Platner Easy
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

NEW Tacchini Costela Lounge Chair by Martin Eisler in Stock
By Tacchini, Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
design. The fundamental idea on which the chair is built is the beautiful wooden structure with its
Category

2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Costela Style Lounge White Chair after Martin Eisler Carlo Hauner
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Martin Eisler Carlo Hauner Costela style lounge chair in white. Originally designed by Martin
Category

Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hans Brattrud 'Scandia' Lounge Chair in Walnut 1959 for Fjordfiesta
By Hans Brattrud
Located in Tilburg, NL
chair was revolutionary both in shape and expression. By using horizontal ribs, a twodimensional
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21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Walnut

NEW Tacchini Costela Lounge Chair by Martin Eisler in Stock
By Tacchini, Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
design. The fundamental idea on which the chair is built is the beautiful wooden structure with its
Category

2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Eva' White Leather + Beechwood Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s Swedish ‘Eva’ lounge chair designed by Bruno Mathsson for DUX. This Scandinavian Modern
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner "Costela" Lounge Chair, Brazil, 1953
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
"Costela", which translates as "Rib", is apparent in the design with its eight wooden slats that resemble a
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Pair Of Costela Lounge Chairs By Carlo Hauner And Martin Eisler, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
The beautiful 'Costela' lounge chairs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler are one of the icons of
Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Very Rare SZ 85 Spectrum Easy Chairs by Jan Pieter Berghoef, 1968
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Voorburg, NL
Very rare easy chairs model SZ 85, designed by Jan Pieter Berghoef and made by ‘t Spectrum in 1968
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Tacchini Costela Chair with Ottoman in Green Bryony Fabric by Martin Eisler
By Tacchini, Martin Eisler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
which the chair is built is the beautiful wooden structure with its wooden ribs embracing both the seat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Eames Soft Pad Lounge Chairs by Herman Miller in Ivory Leather-Price per chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per chair. Designed as part of the iconic Aluminum Group, the Eames Soft Pad
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Modern Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra Ice Blue Softshell Chairs, a Pair
By Vitra, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The fabulous cozy softshell chair will surprise you with its exceptional comfort. Constructed of
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass, Foam

Danish Modern Kasper Salto for Fritz Hansen Ice Outdoor Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Kasper Salto, Fritz Hansen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
: Model: Ice outdoor stacking chair # KS 200 The rib-like backrest and seat are made of weather resistant
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Danish Kasper Salto for Fritz Hansen Ice Outdoor Dining Chairs, Set of 10
By Fritz Hansen, Kasper Salto
Located in Secaucus, NJ
is for a set of 10 chairs Specification: Model: Ice outdoor stacking chair # KS 200 The rib-like
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Brazilian Design Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Costela Sofa, 1960s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Renens, CH
The Costela (Rib) chairs and sofas by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler became an instant success
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner Costela Armchairs
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in London, GB
translates as rib, is apparent in the design with its eight dark stained wooden slats that resemble a rib
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Jacaranda

Pair of "Concha" Armchairs by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, Brasil, 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma
Located in Echt, NL
Set of beautiful ‘Concha’ chairs in very good condition. Designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin
Category

20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Heavy Antique Wrought Iron Outdoor Chairs His & Hers
By Walter Lamb, Russell Woodard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Heavy antique wrought iron outdoor chairs his & hers. Metal ribs slots and rivets design, good
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron, Metal

Tria Simple Chair Black Leather Upholstered Seat by Colé, Minimalist
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
fabric; cotton, mix cotton-linen; felt, wool; velvet. Tria simple is born from the rib of Tria chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Oak, Plywood

Hans Olsen Lounge chair Model 107 for Bramin Mobler, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans Olsen
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Hans Olsen Lounge chair Model 107 for Bramin Mobler, Denmark, 1950s Hans Olsen Lounge chair Model
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Tria Simple Chair Oak and Orange Upholstered Seat by Colé, Minimalist
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
simple is born from the rib of Tria chair and following its curve for unusual and new compositions
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Oak, Plywood

Tria Simple Chair Oak and Green Upholstered Seat by Colé, Minimalist
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
simple is born from the rib of Tria chair and following its curve for unusual and new compositions
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Oak, Plywood

Set of Art Nouveau Desk and Chair from "Seaweed" Collection by Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Dubai, AE
Original Art Nouveau home office furniture set (a desk and a chair) from "Algae" (Seaweed
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Tria Simple Chair, White Oak, Minimalist Design Icon Inspired to Graphic Art
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
, mix cotton-linen; felt, wool; velvet ). Tria simple is born from the rib of Tria chair and following
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Oak, Plywood, Paint

Tria Simple Chair, Black Oak, Minimalist Design Icon Inspired to Graphic Art
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
, mix cotton-linen; felt, wool; velvet ). Tria simple is born from the rib of Tria chair and following
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Oak, Plywood

Tria Simple Chair by Colé Natural Leather and oak legs, Minimalist Made in Italy
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
fabric; cotton, mix cotton-linen; felt, wool; velvet. Tria simple is born from the rib of Tria chair and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Oak, Plywood

Tria Simple Chair Oak by Colé, Minimalist Design Icon Inspired to Graphic Art
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
, mix cotton-linen; felt, wool; velvet). Tria simple is born from the rib of Tria chair and following
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Oak, Plywood

Tria Simple Chair by Colé Oak legs, Beige Tartan Seat , Minimalist Made in italy
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
. Tria simple is born from the rib of Tria chair and following its curve for unusual and new compositions
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Oak, Plywood, Paint

Burgundy Leather Sofa by Pacific Green
By Pacific Green
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reconditioned and the back of the frame is wrapped around palm wood ribs. From Pacific Green Website: "A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Palmwood

Set of Burgundy Leather Armchair and Ottoman by Pacific Green
By Pacific Green
Located in Los Angeles, CA
has been newly reconditioned and the back of the frame is wrapped around palm wood ribs. From Pacific
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Palmwood

Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Modern Sofa & Armchairs Lounge Set, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma
Located in Whitstable, GB
and textiles. Some of their most famous designs are the "rib" lounge chair, the "concha" chair and the
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

De Sede DS-2100/161 Armchair in Royal Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
embracing feeling - the highest level of comfort. Available as a low-backed, visitor swivel chair, a high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-2100/151 Armchair in Umbra Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
embracing feeling – the highest level of comfort. Available as a low-backed, visitor swivel chair, a high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

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Rib Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic rib chair available at 1stDibs. A rib chair — often made from metal, wood and fabric — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer rib chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A rib chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one rib chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Pierre Vandel and Carlo Hauner produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Rib Chair?

The average selling price for a rib chair at 1stDibs is $9,500, while they’re typically $1,962 on the low end and $48,000 for the highest priced.

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.