1931, Mart Stam for Thonet, Turquoise Wooden S43
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Metal, Chrome
Mart Stam side chairs Model S43 for Gebruder Thonet, Austria, 1932
By Mart Stam
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare set of Mart Stam Model S43 cantilever side chairs for Gebruder Thonet, Austria, 1932.
Steel
Vintage German Black S43 Cantilever Chair by Mart Stam for Thonet
By Mart Stam
Located in Hamburg, DE
Cantilever chair by Thonet, designed by Mart Stam from the 20s in a particular color. A classic tubular steel piece. Simple and timeless, the original design of the 20s. Here in a v...
Metal
Customizable Gebruder T S 43 Cantilever Chair by Mart Stam
By Mart Stam
Located in New York, NY
Range S 43 Simplicity that unfolds its effect everywhere: Mart Stam removed the back legs from furniture that for centuries had been created based on the same principles.
Steel, Chrome
Customizable Gebruder T S 43 PVF Cantilever Armchair by Mart Stam
By Mart Stam
Located in New York, NY
Range S 43 Simplicity that unfolds its effect everywhere: Mart Stam removed the back legs from furniture that for centuries had been created based on the same principles.
Steel, Chrome
1931, Mart Stam for Thonet, Set of Light Yellow Wooden S43
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Metal, Chrome
Customizable Gebruder T S 40 Cantilever Chair by Mart Stam
By Mart Stam
Located in New York, NY
Range S 40 Garden chairs that match the classic S 43 by Mart Stam in their construction and design: clear and reserved in their form, with ideal sitting comfort and high quality wit...
Stainless Steel
Customizable Gebruder T S 40 F Cantilever Armchair by Mart Stam
By Mart Stam
Located in New York, NY
Range S 40 Garden chairs that match the classic S 43 by Mart Stam in their construction and design: clear and reserved in their form, with ideal sitting comfort and high quality wit...
Stainless Steel
Restored Bauhaus Tubular Steel Set, Round Table and Four Chairs by Mart Stam, 19
By Mart Stam
Located in Żory, PL
The set consists of a round table, two armchairs (S43F) and two chairs (S43) designed by Mart Stam. The furniture is made of chrome tubular steel and wood and was manufactured proba...
Steel, Chrome
Mart Stam for Thonet Lounge Chair in Weathered Solid Iroko and Stainless Steel
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Tilburg, NL
This comes from a series of garden chairs that match the classic S 43 by Mart Stam in their construction and design: clear and reserved in their form, with ideal sitting comfort and ...
Stainless Steel
Bauhaus Chair S43 by Mart Stam, 1930s
By Mart Stam
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This chair is one of the most famous and was designed in the 1930s by Mart Stam and made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950s. The chair has frames made of tubular chrome-plated...
Steel, Chrome
Unavailable
H 31.11 in W 15.75 in D 20.87 in
Pair of Bauhaus chair S43 by Mart Stam for Kovona, 1950´s
By Mart Stam, Kovona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These Bauhaus chairs are ones of the most famous chairs from the Bauhaus period, were designed in the 1930´s by Mart Stam and made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950´s.
Steel, Chrome
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 21.26 in
Set of 4 Bauhaus S43 Armchairs by Mart Stam for Thonet, 1930s
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Ghent, BE
A set of 4 bauhaus cantilever armchairs designed in late 1920s, simultaneously, by Mart Stam, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. These ones, by Mart Stam for Thonet feature...
Steel
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 17.33 in D 20.48 in
Set of Two Dining Chairs S43 by Mart Stam for Thonet, 1931
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Bucharest, RO
Set of two tubular chairs with black wooden seat. These chairs have an elegant design with special shaped backs and beautiful attachment in the back.
Chrome
German S43 Cantilever Chair by Mart Stam for Thonet, 1920s
By Mart Stam
Located in Hamburg, DE
This is a classic under the steel pipe furniture. The Thonet chair S43 according to a design by Mart Stam from the 1920s.
Metal
Pair Mart Stam Bauhaus S43 Cantilever Tubular Chairs, 1920s
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
These chairs model S43 was designed by Mart Stam and manufactured by Thonet.
Chrome
Early Mart Stam S 43 cantilever chair, 1930s
By Vichr & Co., Mart Stam
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Early version manufactured by Vichr & co. , former Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. Made of black lacquered plywood and sturdy chrome plated tubular steel frame, showcasing vintage charm...
Steel, Chrome
Early S 43 cantilever chairs by Mart Stam, 1930s
By Vichr & Co., Mart Stam
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Rare early chairs manufactured by Vichr & co. , former Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. Set of three Bauhaus cantilever chairs with a sturdy tubular steel frame, showcasing vintage charm...
Steel, Chrome
Early S 43 cantilever chairs by Mart Stam, 1930s
By Mart Stam, Vichr & Co.
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Rare early chairs manufactured by Vichr & co. , former Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. Set of three Bauhaus cantilever chairs with a sturdy tubular steel frame, showcasing vintage charm...
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 28.75 in W 93.71 in D 47.25 in
8 Mart Stam Thonet S43 chairs matched to a large Milo Baughman style table
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A stylish office meeting room, or conference room, set in black and chrome featuring 8 Mart Stam Thonet S43 chairs matched to a large Milo Baughman style table.
Steel, Chrome
Rare and early S 43 cantilever chair by Mart Stam
By Vichr & Co., Mart Stam
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Rare early version of famous tubular steel chair manufactured by Vichr & co. , former Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. Bauhaus cantilever chair with a sturdy tubular steel frame, showcas...
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 19.69 in W 16.93 in D 32.68 in
8 Mart Stam Bauhaus style black and chrome S 43 Cantilever chairs by Thonet
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A set of 8 Mart Stam Bauhaus designed S 43 Cantilever chairs by Thonet with chrome frames and black stained beech back rest and seat.
Steel, Chrome
Set of 3 early S 43 cantilever chairs by Mart Stam, 1930s
By Vichr & Co., Mart Stam
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Set of Three S 43 Cantilever Chairs by Mart Stam. Early version, manufactured by Vichr & Co. in former Czechoslovakia during the 1930s.
Steel, Chrome
S43 Dining Chairs by Mart Stam for Thonet (set of 6)
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Neo-vintage S43 dining chairs by Mart Stam for Thonet. Stamped and dated 1990s.
Metal
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Set, Round Table and Chair by Mart Stam, 1930s
Located in Żory, PL
The set consists of a round table and one chair (S43) designed by Mart Stam. The furniture is made of chrome tubular steel and wood and was manufactured probably by Thonet or one of ...
Steel
Thonet S43 by Mart Stam, Set of 4
By Mart Stam
Located in Soesterberg, UT
Thonet S43 by Mart Stam - set of 4 The Thonet S43 chairs, designed by Mart Stam, is one of the first cantilever models in furniture history.
Stainless Steel
Bauhaus Classic S43 Cantilevered Chair by Mart Stam for Thonet, Germany
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
Bauhaus Classic "S43" chair designed by Mart Stam in 1931 and manufactured by Thonet during the 1990s.
Steel
Mart Stam S43F Dining Chair for Thonet Set/6
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
One of the first ‘Cantilever’ dining room chairs is the Thonet S43 designed by Mart Stam. Typical of the time in which the designer lived is the tubular steel frame combined with the...
Chrome
Bauhaus Chair S43 by Mart Stam, 1930´s
By Mart Stam
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This chair is one of the famous and was designed in the 1930´s by Mart Stam and made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950´s. The chair feature frames made from tubular chrome-pla...
Steel, Chrome
$6,934 / 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
$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
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Oak Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
$165 / item
H 31 in W 20.25 in D 21.25 in
Mid-Century Fritz Hansen Style Teak Stacking School Chairs with Arms
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four Mid-Century stacking armchairs in the style of Fritz Hansen's institutional seating line. Each chair features a single pressed and bent teak veneer shell with an organic, waiste...
Metal
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$2,233
H 30.71 in W 14.97 in D 1.97 in
Charlotte Perriand Set of 6 Kitchen Doors from an Arcs 1600 Apartment
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Charlotte Perriand Set of 6 kitchen doors from an Arcs 1600 apartment, complete with 6 handles and 12 original hinges. State of use, small high furniture, and large under sink. ...
Wood
$2,100 / item
H 23.25 in W 21.75 in D 26 in
"Voltaire" Wire brushed Deco, Figured Oak Nightstand by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
Step into the allure of 1930s French sophistication with our exquisitely hand-crafted Voltaire nightstand, a homage to the Post-Deco era. Meticulously designed, this nightstand captu...
Oak
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
"Voltaire" Figured Oak Sideboard by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
Step into the allure of 1930s French sophistication with our exquisitely hand-crafted Voltaire sideboard, a homage to the Post-Deco era. Meticulously designed, this sideboard capture...
Oak
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...
Canvas, Velvet, Walnut
$495 / item
H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 23.23 in
One Of Four Mart Stam Leather Cantilever Chair By BLAHA Austria 1960s
By Mart Stam
Located in Čelinac, BA
Mart Stam Chairs By BLAHA Austria 1960s
Chrome
$165 / item
H 32.5 in W 20.25 in D 21.25 in
Mid-Century Fritz Hansen Style Stacking Teak Toned School Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four Mid-Century stacking armchairs in the style of Fritz Hansen's institutional seating line. Each chair features a single pressed and bent teak veneer shell with an organic, waiste...
Metal
art deco chest of drawers chest of drawers 1940s
Located in Lemmer, NL
art deco chest of drawers chest of drawers 1940s period 1940-1949 design unknown condition good light signs of use size 88 x 45 x 34 (hxwxd) details oak; iron; article n...
Oak
Mart Stam Canrilever Chairs Italy 1980s
By Mart Stam
Located in Čelinac, BA
Mart Stam Chair Italy 1980s
Chrome
$21,157 / item
H 68.9 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Contemporary Brutalist Style Cupboard in Solid Oak (dark)
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Cupboard made of solid oak (+ linseed oil) Measures: 175 x 80 x 40 cm SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture design and decorative objects in solid oak in an authentic ...
Oak
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.