$5,000 / item
H 31.5 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 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 architectural detail.
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 contemporary interior with utmost refinement. Providing exceptional comfort, it is handmade of...
Wood
Ripple Black and White lounge chair
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Milan, IT
Sophisticated and elegant in its low, rounded shape of unique style, this black and white lounge chair is a timeless and iconic design piece to complement a contemporary interior set...
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 stunning chair.
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 organic craftsmanship.
Wrought Iron, Steel
Athina Chair
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
Possessing incredible artisanal work and elegantly crafted from fine velvet and 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
Also described as resembling a butterfly, an infinity Zen tracing, or even a pretzel. The Ripple chair was included in "Ron Arad: No Discipline", the retrospective exhibiti...
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.
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.
Ash
Early 20th Century English Corner Chairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
A rhythmic pattern adorns the backs and sides of the chairs, creating a rippling animated effect. In addition, the wicker seat of the chairs offer a tasteful material synergy and a c...
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 Knoll, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Topeka, KS
I would place them as circa late 20th century examples. The gently rippling form of this chair is intended to follow the contours of the body thereby being very ergonomic and maki...
Chrome
Brown Jordan Elegance Neoclassical Garden Dining Suite
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The table has an inset pane of Brown Jordan glass having a rippled finish. The chairs have a generous seat with new seat cushions.
Aluminum
Sold
H 29 in W 25.25 in D 21 in
Six Vintage Handkerchief Armchairs by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Knoll
By Knoll, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Topeka, KS
This particular set of six are in wonderful vintage condition, circa 1991. The gently rippling form of this chair is intended to follow the contours of the body thereby being very...
Metal
Contemporary hand-carved ash chair. Edition of up to 10.
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
The ash, design No 4 edition of 10 light finished rippled ash chairs was awarded a Bespoke Guild Mark Award from the Furniture Maker’s Company in London, UK. in 2017 Also a bit mo...
Ash
$1,650 / item
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
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$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
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$4,250 / set
H 15.75 in W 5 in D 3 in
Brass and Murano Glass Sconces, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, New Design
Located in Austin, TX
Petite sconces from Murano, Italy made with smoked glass stamped into a lovely curved shape with texture. The brass structure has been newly wired to fit US standards. This pair is...
Brass
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
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$16,687 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Ceramic Link Chain Wall Sculpture
By Asmaa Aman-Tran
Located in Attleboro, MA
Chains echo different emotions in us, some see them as a symbol of imprisonment, and vulnerability and some see as an emotion of inter connectivity and strong bond between the people...
Ceramic, Stoneware, Linen
Sculptural chairs by Yves Pagart
By André Dubreuil
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Très jolie chaises zoomorphe par Yves Pagart, Nos chaises sont issues d’une édition limitée de 16. Elles sont signées, datées et numérotées. Elles sont en métal laqué vert. Quelqu...
Metal
$8,578 / set
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...
Burl, Poplar
Platea Coffee Table In Matte Walnut By Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Platea isn’t just a table — it’s a micro-landscape of connection and play. Conceived as an abstract composition of fluid wooden platforms, each tier rises and overlaps like a natural...
Wood, Walnut
$7,500 / item
H 17 in W 29 in D 50 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Walnut Wood w Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with purple and ivory glass sits on 3 American Black Walnut Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available ...
Art Glass, Walnut
$13,514 / 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
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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