$4,208 / set
H 34.26 in W 26.78 in D 34.65 in
Rob Parry pair of 'Lotus' lounge chairs Gelderland The Netherlands 1960
By Rob Parry, Gelderland
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
This striking pair of “Lotus” lounge chairs was designed by Rob Parry for Gelderland in the
Metal
$3,547
H 36.23 in W 27.56 in D 34.65 in
"Lotus" Lounge Chair by Rob Parry for Gelderland, Dutch Design, 1950s
By De Ster Gelderland, Rob Parry
Located in Delft, NL
"Lotus" Lounge Chair by Rob Parry for Gelderland, Dutch Design, 1950s This "Lotus" chair was
Steel
Rob Parry "Lotus" Dutch Design Gelderland Lounge Chair
By Robert Parry
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
Rob Parry "Lotus". Luxe lounge chair of Dutch designer Rob Parry for Gelderland. Armrests of wood
Metal
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H 28.75 in W 37.8 in D 32.68 in
Dutch Design Rob Parry Lotus Easy Chair by Gelderland, 1960s
By Robert Parry, Gelderland
Located in Udenhout, Noord Brabant
Mid-Century 'Lotus' lounge chair designed by Rob Parry and produced by Gelderland Holland. The
Chrome
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 25.99 in D 30.71 in
Vintage Dutch Rob Parry Lotus Lounge Chair in New Fabric, Metal and Teak, 1960s
By Rob Parry, Gelderland
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Original Rob Parry lounge chair, model 2280 or labelled as 'Lotus', Dutch vintage 1960s collectible
Metal
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H 35.04 in W 34.26 in D 27.56 in
Rob Parry 'Lotus' Armchair Upholstered in a Fabric by Sarah Morris
By Gelderland
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This armchair was designed by Rob Parry for Gelderland, a Dutch design firm founded in 1936. The
Chrome
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H 33.86 in W 25.99 in D 31.5 in
Vintage beech “Lotus” armchair by Rob Parry for Gelderland, 1960s
By Gelderland, Rob Parry
Located in Deventer, NL
Vintage “Lotus” armchair designed by Rob Parry for Gelderland, 1960s Netherlands. The design
Fabric, Beech
Unavailable
H 34.26 in W 31.5 in D 27.17 in
Rob Parry for Gelderland "Lotus" Lounge Chair Model 1611, the Netherlands 1950's
By Gelderland, Rob Parry
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, Martin Visser, Cees Braakman and Wim Rietveld, Rob Parry is among the best and famous designers of the
Metal
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H 37.01 in W 27.56 in D 34.65 in
Mid-Century Modern Lotus Lounge Chair on Pyramide Foot by Rob Parry, 1960s
By Robert Parry, De Ster Gelderland
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Mid-Century Modern Dutch Lotus lounge chair by Rob Parry, 1960s the Netherlands for Gelderland De
Metal
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H 30.32 in W 25.2 in D 30.71 in
Mid-Century Modern Parry Lounge Chair Model Lotus in Teak and Grey New Fabric
By Rob Parry, De Ster Gelderland
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
, designed by Industrial designer Rob Parry, during the 1960s for Gelderland (the Netherlands). The chair
Metal
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H 37.41 in W 24.81 in D 29.53 in
Black Leatherette "High and Low" Lounge Chairs by Avanti, Dutch Design, 1960s
By Avanti, Rob Parry
Located in Amsterdam, NL
made in the 1960s, the same time Rob Parry made his famous Lotus chair and sofa. Are chairs by Avanti
Metal
Unavailable
H 25.99 in W 83.47 in D 33.08 in
Mid-Century Modern Rob Parry Sofa 3-Seat Model Lotus 75 in Yellow, 1960s
By Rob Parry, De Ster Gelderland
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Original Rob Parry Lotus 75 on a grey lacquered metal frame, designed by Rob Parry for the Dutch
Metal
Vintage Rob Parry Lotus Footstool, 1950s
By Gelderland, Rob Parry
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare Rob Parry Lotus footstool. This is the original vintage example. Adjustable. New upholstery in
Metal
Vintage Rob Parry Lotus Armchair Model 1611
By Rob Parry
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Rob Parry Lotus Armchair Model 1611 Discover the timeless elegance of the Vintage Rob
Fabric, Wood
Rob Parry Lotus armchair for Gelderland, Netherlands 1950s
By Robert Parry, Gelderland
Located in London, GB
Rob Parry Lotus Chair. Gelderland, Netherlands 1950s. A striking and architectural lotus chair
Metal
Rob Parry Lotus Chair
By Robert Parry
Located in London, GB
A striking and architectural chair with a steel base, teak frame and rosewood arms. Rob Parry, a
Metal
Rob Parry ''Lotus'' Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Rob Parry
Located in Den Haag, NL
chromed metal sub-frame. Beautiful combination The lotus chair is designed by Rob Parry in the 50’s for
Leather
Two Rob Parry Lotus Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By De Ster Gelderland, Rob Parry
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two lovely Lotus lounge chairs designed by Rob Parry for De Ster Gelderland, the Netherlands in the
Teak
Rob Parry "Lotus" Lounge Chair, for Gelderland, 1960
By Rob Parry, Gelderland
Located in The Hague, NL
"Lotus" luxury lounge chair was designed by Rob Parry for furniture factory Gelderland in the 1960s
Faux Leather, Teak
Rob Parry Lotus Lounge Chair and Footstool 1960s
By Gelderland, Rob Parry
Located in Den Haag, NL
Superb lounge chair and footstool. Design by Rob Parry model lotus produced by Gelderland 1960s
Leather
Rob Parry "Lotus" Easy Chair New Upholstery, 1960s
By De Ster Gelderland, Rob Parry
Located in The Hague, NL
Lounge chair by Rob Parry for Gelderland from the 1960s. This chair is made of high quality black
Metal
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H 28.75 in W 81.11 in D 28.75 in
Rob Parry "Lotus 75" Sofa-Daybed for Gelderland, Netherlands, 1960
By Rob Parry, Gelderland
Located in The Hague, NL
Beautiful minimalistic design "Lotus 75" sleeping sofa or daybed designed by Rob Parry for
Metal
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H 28.75 in W 81.11 in D 28.75 in
Rob Parry "Lotus 75" Sofa-Daybed for Gelderland, Netherlands, 1960
By Gelderland, Rob Parry
Located in The Hague, NL
Beautiful minimalistic design "Lotus 75" sleeping sofa or daybed designed by Rob Parry for
Metal
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H 27.17 in W 82.68 in D 29.53 in
Rob Parry "Lotus 75" Sofa-Daybed for Gelderland, Netherlands, 1960
By Gelderland, Rob Parry
Located in The Hague, NL
Beautiful minimalistic design "Lotus 75" sleeping sofa or daybed designed by Rob Parry for
Metal
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H 31.89 in W 27.56 in D 30.32 in
Rob Parry 'Lotus' Lounge Armchair in New Upholstery, Netherlands, circa 1950
By Rob Parry, Gelderland
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Rob Parry model Lotus lounge armchair for Gelderland in new upholstery by Keymer Essential Fabrics
Brass, Chrome
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H 37.01 in W 25.99 in D 29.14 in
Exclusive Rob Parry 'Lotus' Lounge Chairs with Ottoman in Rosewood
By Gelderland, Robert Parry
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Pair of Rob Parry Rosewood 'Lotus' lounge chairs with adjustable foot bench. This is an exclusive
Metal
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H 32.29 in W 27.17 in D 31.5 in
Rob Parry "Lotus" Armchair Boucle New Upholstery for De Ster Gelderland, 1960s
By Rob Parry, De Ster Gelderland
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period lounge/ armchair designed by Rob Parry in 1952 for furniture factory
Metal
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H 33.08 in W 27.17 in L 33.08 in
Set of Two Teak Rob Parry Lotus Armchairs for Gelderland, Dutch Design, 1950s
By Gelderland, Rob Parry
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A set of two "Lotus" lounge chairs designed by Dutch designer Rob Parry for Gelderland, The
Metal
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H 33.86 in W 26.78 in D 40.56 in
Rob Parry Lotus Easy Chair in Teak and Leather for Bränd, Netherlands
By Robert Parry
Located in Amsterdam, NL
very good condition. The lotus chair is designed by Rob Parry in the 1950s for Gelderland (NL). This
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H 30.32 in W 27.56 in D 32.29 in
Set of 1960's Dutch Design Rob Parry 'Lotus' Chairs by Gelderland
By Gelderland, Robert Parry
Located in Echt, NL
Two very nice 'Lotus" easy chairs by Rob Parry for the dutch manufacturer Gelderland. The frame
Leather, Teak
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H 28.75 in W 25.2 in D 29.93 in
Pair of Rob Parry Lounge Armchairs with New Kvadrat Upholstery, circa 1950
By Gelderland, Rob Parry
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Beautiful minimalistic pair of Rob Parry ‘Lotus’ lounge chairs. The seats appear to be floating in
Metal
Lotus Chair by Rob Parry for De Ster Gelderland, 1960s
By Rob Parry
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Original mid century Lotus armchair designed by Rob Parry for de Ster Gelderland. Steel frame
Metal
Lotus Armchair by Rob Parry for Gelderland, 1960s
By Gelderland, Rob Parry
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Dutch design armchair designed by Rob Parry for Gelderland. The model called "lotus" is made of a
Wool, Teak
Robert “Rob” Parry for Gelderland Lotus Lounge Chair, circa 1960
By Gelderland, Rob Parry
Located in Southampton, NJ
Coated Flex cable suspension, a solid walnut frame with stainless steel legs having smooth black leather with cushion inserts make this chair one of the more comfortable and attracti...
Stainless Steel
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H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Lotus Armchair in Black leather by Rob Parry for De Ster Gelderland, 1960s
By De Ster Gelderland, Rob Parry
Located in The Hague, NL
Rob Parry in 1952 for furniture factory Gelderland. This version has a grey metal frame, a wooden edge
Metal
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H 36.23 in W 28.35 in D 35.44 in
Rob Parry for Gelderland Lounge Chair Model 1611, The Netherlands, 1960
By Gelderland, Rob Parry
Located in Oirlo, LI
Dutch designer and architect Rob Parry. The Lotus chair by Rob Parry is probably one of the most
Aluminum
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H 38.19 in W 27.96 in D 30.71 in
Rare Rosewood Lotus Lounge Chair by Rob Parry for Gelderland, Netherlands
By Robert Parry, Gelderland
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant and rare leather Lotus lounge chair by Rob Parry. Chrome-plated base, black leather
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H 90 in W 66 in D 70 in
Rare Pair of Lotus Lounge Chairs by Rob Parry for Gelderland 1960 Dutch Design
By Robert Parry, De Ster Gelderland
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Rare pair of "Lotus" lounge chairs designed by Rob Parry for "De Ster Gelderland", 1960. High
Metal
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H 32.29 in W 26.97 in D 28.94 in
Mid-Century Modern Lotus Lounge Chair by Rob Parry for de Ster Gelderland, 1960s
By De Ster Gelderland, Rob Parry
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Lotus lounge chair. Design by Rob Parry for de Ster Gelderland
Steel
Lotus Lounge Armchair by Rob Parry, Netherlands, 1960s
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
‘Lotus’ lounge chair by Rob Parry for Gelderland, Netherlands, 1960s. The chair has beautiful brown
Chrome
New Edition Rob Parry Lotus Lounge Chair by Bränd, 2007
By Robert Parry
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Lotus chair designed by Rob Parry in the 1950s for Gelderland (NL). This re-edition of the lotus
Steel
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H 37.01 in W 27.56 in L 37.01 in
Set of Two Teak Rob Parry Lotus Armchairs for Gelderland, Dutch Design, 1950s
By Gelderland, Rob Parry
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
A set of two "Lotus" lounge chairs designed by Dutch designer Rob Parry for Gelderland, The
Teak
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H 33.47 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Dutch Design Rob Parry Lotus Easy Chair by Gelderland, 1960s, Set of Two
By Robert Parry, Gelderland
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A set of two original "Lotus" armchairs designed by Dutch designer Rob Parry for manufacturer
Chrome, Steel
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H 26.78 in W 81.11 in D 31.11 in
1960s Industrial Rob Parry Sofa or Daybed Lotus 25 Model for Gelderland 'NL'
By Robert Parry, De Ster Gelderland
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Rob Parry – Lotus model 25 sofa / daybed for Gelderland (NL) designed and produced in the 1960s
Metal, Nickel
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H 25.99 in W 83.47 in D 33.08 in
Vintage Midcentury Dutch Rob Parry Sofa Model Lotus 65 with Upholstered Armrest
By Rob Parry, De Ster Gelderland
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Original Rob Parry Lotus 65 with upholstered armrests on a grey lacquered metal frame, designed by
Metal
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H 35.44 in W 25.99 in D 27.56 in
1950s Dutch Easy Chair by Rob Parry Model Lotus in Teak with New Upholstery
By Robert Parry, De Ster Gelderland
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Original Rob Parry lotus lounge chair for Dutch furniture company Gelderland (collection 1950s
Fabric, Wood, Teak
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H 33.86 in W 26.78 in D 30.32 in
1960s Robbert Parry Pyramide Lotus Easy Chair Dutch Mid-Century Design
By Robert Parry, De Ster Gelderland
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Original Robbert (Rob) Parry lotus lounge chair for Dutch furniture company Gelderland (collection
Metal
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H 35.44 in W 25.99 in D 27.56 in
1950s Set Dutch Easy Chair by Rob Parry Model Lotus in Teak with New Upholstery
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Original Rob Parry lotus lounge chair for Dutch furniture company Gelderland (collection 1950s
Wood, Fabric, Teak
“Lotus” Sofa/Daybed By Rob Parry For Gelderland
By Rob Parry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rob Parry was a Dutch furniture designer whose innovative creations left an indelible mark on the
Metal
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H 27.17 in W 81.11 in D 27.56 in
Black Metal and Belgian Linnen Lotus 75 Sofa by Rob Parry for Gelderland
By Rob Parry
Located in Merchtem, Merchtem
This sofa has been newly upholstered by natural Belgian linnen and can be used as a bed. Besides his comfort and minimal design it fits beautiful with lots of other styles.
Metal
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H 81.11 in W 29.53 in D 27.56 in
Rob Parry for Gelderland "Lotus" Sofa / Sleeper, The Netherlands 1960's
By Gelderland, Rob Parry
Located in Amsterdam, NL
create a 1 person bed, the dimensions of the bed are: 185 x 70 cm Designed by Rob Parry for Gederland
Metal
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H 26.38 in W 81.11 in D 29.14 in
“Lotus” Sleeping Sofa by Rob Parry for Gelderland, the Netherlands 1960
By Gelderland, Rob Parry
Located in Wilnis, UT
A luxurious sleeping sofa model “Lotus”, designed by Rob Parry and manufactured by Gelderland in
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Sofa and daybed Lotus 65 by Rob Parry for Gelderland, 1950s
By Gelderland, Rob Parry
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Midcentury sofa, sleeper or daybed by Rob Parry for Gelderland, 1950s. This Minimalist designed
Metal
Rob Parry lounge chair "lotus" for Gelderland
By Robert Parry
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
Rob Parry designed this lounge chair for Dutch company Gelderland. The frame is of a square tube
Metal
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H 34.26 in W 30.71 in D 27.17 in
Set of Two Rob Parry for Gelderland "Lotus" Lounge Chairs Model 1611
By Gelderland, Rob Parry
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set of two Rob Parry for Gelderland "Lotus" lounge chairs model 1611, The Netherlands 1960's New
Metal
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H 31.5 in W 29.53 in D 26.78 in
Rob Parry for Gelderland "Lotus" Lounge Chair Model 1611, the Netherlands, 1952
By Gelderland, Rob Parry
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The famous "Lotus" lounge chair or model 1611 by Dutch midcentury designer and architect Rob Parry
Metal
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H 33.08 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Set of Vintage Rob Parry for Gelderland "Lotus" Lounge Chairs Dutch Design 1950s
By Gelderland, Rob Parry
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A set of the famous "Lotus" lounge chairs by Dutch midcentury designer and architect Rob Parry
Fabric, Wood
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H 30.32 in W 25.2 in D 30.71 in
1950s Dutch Lounge Chair by Rob Parry Model Lotus, Midcentury Design
By De Ster Gelderland, Rob Parry
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Rob Parry lounge chair Lotus in black lacquered wood and metal, with new light grey Ploegwool
Fabric, Wood
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H 30.32 in W 25.2 in D 30.71 in
Midcentury Dutch Rob Parry Lounge Chair model lotus New Upholstered, 1960s
By De Ster Gelderland, Rob Parry
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Rob Parry lounge chair in teak with new light grey Ploegwool upholstery. Midcentury Dutch modern
Metal
$114,748
H 27.96 in W 56.7 in D 29.14 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Elizabeth Sofa by Christensen & Larsen in Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa model U56 / Elizabeth designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by Christensen & Larsen in Denmark. Queen Elizabeth II purchased a pair of easy chairs in 1958 and since th...
Leather, Rosewood
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
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.
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.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
The enduring appeal of the Barcelona chair is in the details.
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.
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Having created extravagant homes for reality TV’s biggest stars, the designer is stepping into the spotlight with his first book.
The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.