$5,000 / item
H 80 in W 58 in D 57 in
Ripple Chair No. 1 by Sidani Design, Bouclé Upholstery, Walnut Legs
By Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Ripple Chair No. 1 is an upholstered seating piece defined by continuity of form and restrained
Upholstery, Wood
Ripple Gray lounge chair
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Milan, IT
A sophisticated design of clean geometric value, this elegant lounge chair will imbue a
Wood
Ripple Black and White lounge chair
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Milan, IT
chair is a timeless and iconic design piece to complement a contemporary interior setting. Handmade of
Wood
$4,480Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 37 in W 21 in D 23 in
Rippled Rorschach Chair by Gregory Nangle, Cast Bronze, Modern Design, Custom
By Gregory Nangle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Rippled Rorschach Chair uses Cast bronze 'Puddles' to create a true dynamic and visually
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Ripple Weave Chair in Wrought Iron and Wicker
Located in Oxford, GB
The Ripple Weave Chair, A sculptural wicker woven chair that blends mid-century modern design with
Wrought Iron, Steel
Athina Chair
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
fabric, this Athina Chair creates ripples of sophisticated inspiration for any contemporary living or
Textile
Hand-Signed Ripple Chair by Ron Arad for Moroso
By Moroso, Ron Arad
Located in Denton, MD
The chair was designed for indoor/outdoor use and is stackable. (This hand-signed version not
Metal
Verpozen Chair in English Sycamore by Koomen
By Koomen
Located in Southhampton, NY
Solid pale ripple English sycamore chair bench made in Great Britain by Koomen. Sculptural form
Sycamore
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H 33.47 in W 16.54 in D 16.93 in
Award winning rippled, ash hand-carved chairs. by Jonathan Field
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
Chair in rippled ash (design no 4) was made in an edition of 10. It was awarded a Bespoke Guild
Ash
Early 20th Century English Corner Chairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
, creating a rippling animated effect. In addition, the wicker seat of the chairs offer a tasteful material
Wicker, Oak
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H 29 in W 23 in D 21 in
Knoll Handkerchief Side Chairs in Gray by Massimo & Lella Vignelli a Pair
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
would place them as circa late 20th century examples. The gently rippling form of this chair is
Chrome
Brown Jordan Elegance Neoclassical Garden Dining Suite
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
style saber legs. The table has an inset pane of Brown Jordan glass having a rippled finish. The chairs
Aluminum
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H 29 in W 25.25 in D 21 in
Six Vintage Handkerchief Armchairs by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Knoll
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
six are in wonderful vintage condition, circa 1991. The gently rippling form of this chair is
Metal
Contemporary hand-carved ash chair. Edition of up to 10.
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
through. The ash, design No 4 edition of 10 light finished rippled ash chairs was awarded a Bespoke Guild
Ash
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern 1950s Italian Cabinet in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cabinet, mahogany, mirrored glass, glass, brass, Italy, 1950s This charming cabinet stands out with its graphical door panels, featuring carved horizontal lines that add character ...
Brass
$13,622 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Anna Karlin Lantern Stack
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural forms are stacked along a hand-finished tube running from floor to ceiling, with a central light source providing a soft, organic glow which accentuates the inherent textu...
Steel
$6,160 / set
H 29 in W 25.25 in D 16.5 in
Italian Pair of Curule Savonarola Chairs w/Black Leather Seats, Backs & Armrests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian curule savonarola chairs from the mid 20th century. These antique curule chairs from Italy, also commonly referred to as savonarola chairs, are defined by their sig...
Brass
French style iron chair in the manner of Andre Dubreuil
By André Dubreuil
Located in Winnetka, IL
A vintage sculptural iron chair in the style of Andre Dubreuil. Very comfortable if one chooses to sit or you may choose to admire this chair as an entryway or hallway sculpture .
Iron
ESA Chandelier by Diego Mardegan
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
ESA Chandelier by Italian Artist Diego Mardegan This exquisite chandelier features a seven-arm structure powder coated in white, from which hang diamond-shaped sconces. Each module...
Metal, Brass
$6,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 4 in Dm 38 in
Ghost Mirror by Gregory Nangle: Smoked Glass & Steel, Brutalist USA
By Gregory Nangle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
I began using Églomisé in 2001 to make a series of sculptures relating to literary works I was studying at the time. Eugene O’Neill in his famous “Long Days Journey Into Night” empl...
Silver, Bronze, Steel
$6,672Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 48 in W 48 in D 4 in
Brutalist Ghost Mirror by Gregory Nangle, Hand-Poured Silver, Customizable
By Gregory Nangle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Authentic Hand poured Silver, from the Studio that Invented the Ghost Mirror process. For over 20 years the Artist has been making custom Ghost mirrors to fit many different exciting...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Steel, Chrome, Sheet Metal
$4,040 / item
H 24 in W 27 in D 3 in
Brutalist HexagonL Ghost Mirror by Gregory Nangle, Silvered Glass, USA
By Gregory Nangle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Authentic Hand poured Silver, from the Studio that Invented the Ghost Mirror process. For over 20 years the Artist has been making custom Ghost mirrors to fit many different exciting...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Metal, Silver, Brass, Bronze
Cleaving Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Each piece is hand made by the Artist to order. The series explores the geology of form found in mineral formations. Hard linear facets accentuate the gestural forms creating dramati...
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal
Ash Side Table by Gregory Nangle, Cast Glass & Bronze, USA
By Gregory Nangle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast Glass is a timeless material that is celebrated here with the Artists "Ash Side Table" These Cast bronze tables are made to order by the Artist in their 18th century Foundry. Th...
Bronze
$18,000 / item
H 19 in W 72 in D 15 in
Handcrafted Bronze Bench by Gregory Nangle in Brutalist Style, USA
By Gregory Nangle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cleaving Bronze Bench was a series that began with an exploration into the geologic structures of minerals and rocks. Using the language of science to create art. Each bench is metic...
Cast Stone, Cement, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Cut Steel, Stai...
$5,300 / item
H 19 in W 48 in D 13 in
Winter Hazel Leaf Bench by Gregory Nangle, Hand-Cast Bronze, USA
By Gregory Nangle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Leaf Bench is a continuation of the Artists series that bases the form in geometry and the content in nature. Embellished Minimalist style of New Brutalism. Hand Cast in the Artists ...
Bronze
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.
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