$2,228Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 4 Post Modern Chairs Model Vienna by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast
By Rodney Kinsman
Located in Roma, IT
For example, the rare "Vienna" model chairs that we offer here on first dibs are a manifesto of pure functionalism that has renounced the solid-color look.
Metal
Italian metal and cotton Vienna chair by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, 1980s
By Bieffeplast, Rodney Kinsman
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian metal and cotton Vienna chair by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, 1980s.
Metal
‘Vienna' Black Metal Settee by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, Italy 1980s
By Rodney Kinsman
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Postmodern ‘Vienna’ settees designed by Rodney Kinsman for Italian manufacturer Bieffeplast, Padova in the 1980s. These sculptural settees feature tubular black metal frame...
Metal
Italian modern Vienna metal chairs by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Vienna metal chairs by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, 1980s.
Metal
Sold
H 30.52 in W 19.49 in D 22.84 in
Rodney Kinsman Vienna Chair Reupholstered in Mohair, United Kingdom, 1980
By Rodney Kinsman
Located in Madrid, ES
Chair designed by Rodney Kinsman with black lacquered metallic structure reupholstered in blue and yellow faux fur mohair.
Metal
Sold
H 30.52 in W 19.49 in D 22.84 in
Rodney Kinsman Black Red Metal Vienna Chair, United Kingdom, 1980
By Rodney Kinsman
Located in Madrid, ES
Chair designed by Rodney Kinsman with black lacquered metallic structure and red vinyl upholstery.
Metal
Sold
H 27.76 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Post-Modern Set of Six Tokyo Chairs by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast
By Rodney Kinsman, Bieffeplast
Located in Dronten, NL
They include the "Vienna" chair Rodney Kinsman designed in 1984 as well as the 1985 "Tokyo" line.
Steel
Sold
H 29 in W 21.25 in D 21.25 in
Set of 4 ‘Vienna' Black Metal Dining Chairs by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast
By Rodney Kinsman
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Postmodern ‘Vienna’ armchairs designed by Rodney Kinsman for Italian manufacturer Bieffeplast, Padova in the 1980s.
Metal
Sold
H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 21.66 in
Rodney Kinsman, Pair of Postmodern Vienna Chairs, Bieffeplast, 1980s
By Bieffeplast, Rodney Kinsman
Located in Uppsala, SE
Pair of post-modern semi rare grey lacquered metal and faux black leather armchairs, model Vienna, designed by Rodney Kinsman for Italian manufacturer Bieffeplast, Padova in the 1980...
Metal
Postmodern "Vienna" Chairs by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, Set of 3
By Rodney Kinsman
Located in West Reading, PA
Set of 3 chairs designed by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, Italy. Designed in 1982. Black leather-like material on a powder-coated sculptural metal frame.
Steel
$2,850Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 27 in W 24 in D 26.5 in
Radboud Van Beekum Lounge Chair Black Leather by for Pastoe Post Modern, 1980
By Radboud Van Beekum, Pastoe
Located in Vienna, AT
FM62 lounge leather chair by Radboud Van Beekum for Pastoe Post Modern, 1980 Dutch minimalistic lounge chairs in black saddle leather. Designed with geometric precision, these chair...
Steel
$5,000 / set
H 29 in W 21 in D 20 in
Willy Rizzo attr, Chromed Steel, Leather, Tubular Dining Chairs, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Stamford, CT
Willy Rizzo Attribution, Chromed Steel, Cognac Leather, Tubular Dining Chairs, Italy, 1970s Set of 5 leather and chromed steel dining or side chairs attributed to Willy Rizzo and pr...
Steel
$245
H 30 in W 18 in D 18 in
Single David Rowland 40/4 Metal Stacking Chair The General Fireproofing Co, 1974
By David Rowland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Rowland '40/4' metal stacking chair for The General Fireproofing Co, 1974. An award winning design, featured in multiple museums, this iconic metal enameled chair with tubular ...
Metal, Chrome
$2,320Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 38.19 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Set of four Italian post-modern chairs attributed to Mobilgirgi
By Mobil Girgi
Located in Milano, IT
Sculptural design in curved ash wood with original black fabric seat A refined icon of 1980s Italian design This elegant set of four postmodern chairs is attributed to the renowned I...
Fabric, Wood
Gastone Rinaldi Chair for Rima 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Čelinac, BA
If you are thinking about purchasing this great piece, feel free to ask for an additional video to be absolutely sure of your choice.
Chrome
$1,840 / set
H 30 in W 23 in D 23 in
Outstanding Pair Milo Baughman Chrome Dining/ Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Outstanding pair Milo Baughman chrome dining/ lounge chairs, Mid-Century Modern, classic, elegant lines. Retains original blue/grey velvet upholstery. Extremely comfortable. Hand del...
Chrome
$5,997Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 32.25 in W 19 in D 26 in
Set of 4 Italian Post-Modern / Memphis Dining Chairs by Massimo Iosa Ghini
By Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Italian Post-Modern / Memphis Bolidist "Velox" dining chairs by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Moroso, Milan, 1987. 1 "Velox" Chair with sweeping curved arms and 3 "Velox" side chai...
Steel
$1,624 / set
H 28.35 in W 19.3 in D 18.12 in
Italian modern steel and leather chairs by Guido Faleschini for 4Mariani, 1970s
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern steel and leather chairs by Guido Faleschini for 4Mariani, 1970s Pair of chairs with square seats and backrests, padded and upholstered in brown leather. The backrest ...
Steel
Italian Design Icon: Rare 1950s Desk Chair with Armrests
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a rare find from the 1950s, this desk chair embodies iconic Italian design. Crafted with a black lacquered iron frame and tapered legs featuring a unique compass opening,...
Iron
Vico Magistretti “Carimate” Armchairs, Italy 1960's
By Vico Magistretti
Located in New York, NY
Classic Carimate amrchairs in original lacquer and rush.
Rush, Wood
Set of 1960 Chairs
By Colette Gueden
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Iron and formica chairs from the 1960s.
Iron
Post Modern Pietro Costantini Chairs - Set of 4
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Set of four Italian postmodern dining chairs by Pietro Costantini Beechwood covered in white lacquer and original leather seating. Italy, 1970s or 80s
Wood, Lacquer
$2,345 / set
H 32.68 in W 15.35 in D 20.87 in
Set of 4 Italian Postmodern Space Age Model 101 Spaghetti Chairs, 1970s
By Giandomenico Belotti
Located in Hamburg, DE
Four postmodern Spaghetti chairs from the Italian manufacturer alias according to a draft by Giandomenico Belotti from the late 1970s. A timeless classic of Italian design. The fili...
Metal
'Brigadier' Loveseats by Cini Boeri for Knoll, Italy, 1980s
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exceptional sofa from the award-winning Brigadier Series by renowned Italian architect and designer, Cini Boeri (1924–2020). Crafted in the 1980s for Knoll, these sofas feature a sle...
Leather, Lacquer
Mart Stam Leather S33 Chair 1970s
By Mart Stam
Located in Čelinac, BA
If you are thinking about purchasing this great piece, feel free to ask for an additional video to be absolutely sure of your choice.
Chrome
Giandomenico Belotti "Spaghetti" Chair for Alias, Italy, Circa 1979
By Giandomenico Belotti
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Giandomenico Belotti "Spaghetti" Chair for Alias, Italy, circa 1979 An iconic "Spaghetti" chair designed by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, one of the defining seating designs of la...
Chrome
$2,900
H 30 in W 26 in D 24.5 in
Set of Four Tripod Memphis Dining Chairs in the Manner of Michele de Lucchi
By Michele de Lucchi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful set of four steel and wood dining chairs from the Memphis period in the manner of Italian designer Michele De Lucchi. Newly powder coated satin black and the seat and bac...
Steel
$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
$6,876 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Post Modern Italian Lacquered Set of Four Dining Chairs
By Saporiti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Set of 4 Postmodern lacquered white dining room chairs. Marked made in Italy, in the style of Saporiti. Minor blemishes to the lacquer is at a minimum. Pictured. Size: Seat height i...
Naugahyde, Hardwood
$3,500
H 35 in W 73 in D 37 in
Post-Modern Italian Executive Desk Piano Black Burl by G&C Italia Art Deco Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in the 1980s in Italy, this desk features a sleek, post-modern, and angular design. Finished in a gloss piano black complemented by burl drawer-fronts, the large work surface ha...
Burl, Lacquer
$3,017
H 67.72 in W 42.52 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Memphis Style Dressing Table/ Vanity in Lacquered Wood, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Memphis Style Dressing Table/ Vanity in Lacquered wood, 1960s This dressing table is in fair condition. Damages are seen in the pictures. Measures: Height : 72 -...
Wood
Funky Post Modern Colorful Coffee Table ca' 1990
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A funky and colorful, coffee table with glass top, ca' 1990's. Custom made from a doctors' office. Post modern, in the style of Memphis. See the matching side table.
Aluminum
Renato Mandurini Very Large Dining Table Post-Modern, 1980
By Memphis Milano
Located in Vienna, AT
Unusual original dining table by Renato Mandurini designed and produced 1980 Dimensions are 77.16" x 77.16" x 30.3" (height) This extraordinary dining table was designed by Renato ...
Steel
$9,765Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 28 in W 53 in D 26 in
1990s Multi-Colored Sculptural Memphis Style Dining Table & 6 Chairs
By Memphis Group
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The extremely rare Memphis style sculptural dining set is statement piece which is also comfortable and packed with personality! Just look at the lines and sculptural shape on this b...
Metal
$1,067Sale Price|20% Off
H 47.25 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Post Modern Ceiling Light / Wall Light in the Style of Toshiyuki Kita, 1980s
By Toshiyuki Kita
Located in Roma, IT
A Post modern wall light, made in Italy during the Memphis Era, and therefore made, in the full taste of the 80s with vivid colors and playful shape. The style of this wall lamp rec...
Metal
$11,700
H 25.79 in W 125.99 in D 112.21 in
Postmodern Italian Sectional Sofa in Blue and Off-White Dots Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular sofa, fabric, brushed metal, Italy, 1970s A postmodern design of Italian origin with an ingenious construction comprised of three seating elements and five/six loose backres...
Metal
$4,200 / set
H 33.47 in W 16.54 in D 18.51 in
8 Memphis Postmodern Dining Chairs Manner of Michele De Lucci, Italy, 1980s
By Memphis Group
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
8 Memphis Postmodern dining chairs manner of Michele De Lucci, Italy, 1980s. Fiberglass seat. Metal frame. Solid and stabile. Perfect condition, unique design.
Metal
1980s Postmodern Preview Cloud Sectional Sofa
By Preview
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning 3 piece PREVIEW sectional sofa
Upholstery
$893
H 30.71 in W 38.59 in D 21.26 in
Italian modern Vienna metal bench or sofa by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast 1980s
By Rodney Kinsman, Bieffeplast
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Vienna metal bench or sofa by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast 1980s. Vienna model sofa or bench with structure with armrests with a curved profile, in round-section met...
Metal
$2,100
H 55.12 in W 15.75 in D 23.63 in
Post-Modern Memphis Style Chrome Reggiani Floor Lamp, Italy 1980
By Memphis Group
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Post-Modern Memphis Style Chrome Reggiani Floor Lamp, Italy 1980 e27 bulb. top vintage condition.
Metal, Chrome
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 17.72 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Post-modern sculptural memphis style pedestal table, 1980s
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Original side table or pedestal in a radical postmodernist design, composed of black-painted folded sheet metal and red-lacquered particleboard. Its dimensions make it ideal as a so...
Steel
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.