$5,000 / set
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 24.5 in
Early Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Moss Silk Mohair with Walnut Legs, Pair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Arm Chairs features beautifully restored walnut legs, their warm tone perfectly complemented by a
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
$1,400
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair with Wooden Legs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
upholstered seat and back in grey fabric, and the legs are comprised of walnut. The chair measures 20.5
Walnut, Upholstery, Foam
$3,250 / item
H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 24.5 in
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Schumacher Fabric, Leather, & Walnut
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
Chairs features handsome walnut legs and has been newly restored in Schumacher fabric, a refined, soft
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
$3,600 / set
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
1950s Set of Four Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side Chairs w/ Legs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Saarinen Executive Chairs, model 72C, originally designed by Eero Saarinen
Fiberglass, Walnut, Upholstery, Foam
$19,500 / set
H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 24.5 in
Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Schumacher Fabric, Leather, & Walnut, Set of 6
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Chairs features handsome walnut legs and has been newly restored in Schumacher fabric, a refined, soft
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
$3,836Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 22.25 in D 19.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Eero Saarinen Knoll Dining Chairs w Wood Legs C1955
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of six Executive dining chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll C1955. These are the bent
Fabric, Walnut
Eero Saarinen Style, Wood Legs and Velvet Upholstery
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Lesquin , FR
Very decorative seat in the style of Eero Saarinen, 1960s. This chair has walnut legs and is in
Velvet, Walnut
Sold
H 31.75 in W 22.5 in D 21 in
Saarinen Executive Armless Chair Bentwood Leg, Original Knoll Fabric, c. 1960s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Deland, FL
Arguably one of the most iconic office chairs of all time, the Saarinen Executive chair has
Walnut
Eero Saarinen Executive Chairs with Wood Legs for Knoll International
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Eero Saarinen Executive Chairs with Wood Legs for Knoll International Eero Sarrinen arm chairs
Walnut, Fabric
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Dining Chairs in Off-White
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Dallas, TX
A very nice set of six dining chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Chairs feature walnut legs and an
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 31 in W 23 in D 21 in
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Chair with Walnut Legs and Boucle
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful set of early Eero Saarinen armless executive chairs with walnut legs. We have
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 29 in W 22 in D 18 in
Vintage Eero Saarinen Executive Chairs for Knoll with Walnut Legs in Zebra Hide
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
"Featured in nearly all Florence Knoll-designed interiors, the Saarinen Executive Chair has
Zebra Hide, Walnut
Sold
H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 24.5 in
Eero Saarinen Vintage Mid Century Executive Chair with Wooden Legs Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Vintage Saarinen executive chair in as found condition. Frame is excellent, legs are excellent
Walnut
Sold
H 32 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in
Saarinen Mid Century Modern Executive Lounge Dining Chair for Knoll w Wood legs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
the original desin wood legs by Saarinen c1952. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear
Fabric, Hardwood, Walnut
Sold
H 31 in W 25.5 in D 23.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Knoll Executive Chairs with Wood Legs Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of six executive chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll industries with wooden legs. Please
Fabric, Birch, Walnut
Set of Six Saarinen Velvet Executive Wooden Leg Chairs
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Boise, ID
Designed by Eero Saarinen a beautiful set of chairs - Two Executive Arm Chairs and 4 wooden leg
Velvet, Walnut
Sold
H 30 in W 23 in D 17 in
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chairs Walnut Legs, Mid-Century Modern
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Bridport, CT
steel legs, but rather with the rare walnut legs. With original labels. Chairs are in ok condition as is
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Eight Dining Chairs with Wood Legs by Saarinen for Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
This set of two armchairs and six armless chairs has been reupholstered once, and the legs have
Textile, Walnut
Sold
H 32 in W 26 in D 24.5 in
Eero Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs with Walnut Legs, Set of 4, Knoll 1957
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Upholstered arm chairs with molded walnut legs, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1957.
$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
$673Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$2,750 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
Set of Four Tanned Cognac Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Dallas, TX
Bold and modern, iconic set of four Marcel Breuer's revolutionary Cesca (B32) dining armchairs. The simple design combines an Industrial Age aesthetic of tubular steel inspired by a ...
Chrome
$1,995 / item
H 30 in W 52 in D 24 in
"Brenne" Bean-shaped Blonde Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The design continuum continues to evolve in this artistic luxury piece. The iconic kidney shape first appeared as a writing desk or dressing table during the Louis XV period of 16th ...
Burl
$5,229Sale Price / set|30% Off
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
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé Burgundy Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé Burgundy 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 i...
Textile
Ensamble Pouf in Escondido Laredo 35
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Wood, Upholstery
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Flos, Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp for Astep. Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who applies his grandfathe...
Aluminum
Teal Murano Glass Long Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Horizontal brass chandelier covered with layers of grooved teal Murano glass panels.
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Set of Four Copper Pans
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French set of four copper pans of circular form having a tempered copper base, iron handles with copper rivets and hanging holes. They are heavier than the average...
Copper
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Zebra
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding textur...
Zebra Hide
Long Chandelier in Murano Glass by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Long chandelier in patinated brass with globes and plates in Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Brass
$3,646 / item
H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 24.02 in
Patterned Dining Chair Hello by NOOM, Flexible Backrest, Dedar Tiger Beat 002
By Denis Sokolov, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Designed to make a statement, the HELLO collection blends artful geometry with soft, inviting forms. Perfect as an accent chair or sculptural lounge piece, HELLO is ideal for modern ...
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Acrylic, Wood, Ash, Faux Fu...
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.