$4,198Sale Price|60% Off
Mid-Century Modern Saturno Sofa by Gastone Rinaldi, 1958, Italy
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Seattle, WA
The Saturno sofa is now a part of the Modern and Contemporary Art Collection at MoMA New York.
Steel
$7,000Sale Price|41% Off
Saturno Sofa Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA of Italy, 1957
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Camden, ME
A rare and beautifully preserved example of Gastón Rinaldi’s iconic “Saturno” sofa, designed in 1958 for RIMA, this example was produced in 1970.
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Blue 'Saturno' Sofa by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, Italy, 1957
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Blue 'Saturno' sofa by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, Italy, 1957.
Fabric
Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Mid Century Italian Saturno Sofa
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Mid Century Italian Saturno Sofa The sofa measures: 75 wide x 33 deep x 28 high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 14 inches We take our photos in a c...
Metal
$19,076Sale Price|20% Off
Saturno Sofa from Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Mid Century Italian 1958
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Oirlo, LI
Experience the perfect blend of classic Italian design and modern textile artistry with the iconic Saturno Sofa by Gastone Rinaldi, reupholstered in the exquisite fabric by Pierre ...
Metal
$19,840Sale Price|20% Off
Saturn Sofa by Gaston Rinaldi for Rima, Italy, 1957, Maharam Blue Divina Melange
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Saturn (Saturno) sofa by Gaston Rinaldi for Rima, Italy, 1957, recently reupholstered in luxurious Maharam Divina Melange Blue.
Steel
Wooden coffee table T906 by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima - Italy - 60s
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Padova, IT
In 1981 his Dafne chair produced in 1979 received a mention at the Compasso d'Oro, as also in 1981 the Aurora. The Saturno sofa is part of the prestigious collection of the MoMA mode...
Metal
Mid-century Coffee Table by Rima, Gio Ponti attributable , Iron , Brass , Marble
By Mario Rinaldi, Gio Ponti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
In 1981 his Dafne chair produced in 1979 received a mention at the Compasso d'Oro, as also in 1981 the Aurora. The Saturno sofa is part of the prestigious collection of the MoMA mode...
Marble, Brass, Iron
$418Sale Price|52% Off
Gastone Rinaldi dining table 1970
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in TARBES, FR
When in 1956 RIMA started producing sofas with folding mechanisms and metal structures, the best known would be the Saturno Sofa, whose style was very avant-garde.
Chrome
Chair Revolving Easy-Chair, Chromed Steel, White Leather by Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
In 1981 his Dafne chair produced in 1979 received a mention at the Compasso d'Oro, as also in 1981 the Aurora. The Saturno sofa is part of the prestigious collection of the MoMA mode...
Steel
21st Century Saturno 3-Seater Sofa in Velvet with Decorative Fringe
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Saturno 3-seater sofa with structure in beechwood.
Velvet, Beech
21st Century Saturno 3-Seater Sofa in Fabric with Decorative Fringe
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Saturno 3-seater sofa with structure in beechwood and multilayer wood.
Upholstery, Poplar
Gastone Rinaldi Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Armchair Set, Italy circa 1960
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rinaldi's work is represented in major international collections; notably, his Saturno sofa is part of the permanent holdings of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Metal
Gastone Rinaldi Designer Italian Steel Tubular Chair for Rima Padova
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Prato, Tuscany
In 1974, he left the company to establish Thema in Limena, where he continued to receive notable recognitions, including Compasso d'Oro mentions for the Arianna armchair (1978) and t...
Steel
Set of 4 Sabrina Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima 70s, Italy
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Padova, IT
In 1956 RIMA began producing sofas with avant-garde folding metal structures, of which the best example is the Saturno Sofa (c. 1958), part of the permanent collection of the Museum ...
Steel
Set of 4 Sabrina Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima 70s, Italy
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Padova, IT
In 1956 RIMA began producing sofas with avant-garde folding metal structures, of which the best example is the Saturno Sofa (c. 1958), part of the permanent collection of the Museum ...
Metal
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H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Steel Chromed and Glass Squared Table by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA 60s
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Padova, IT
In 1981 his Dafne chair produced in 1979 received a mention at the Compasso d'Oro, as also in 1981 the Aurora. The Saturno sofa is part of the prestigious collection of the MoMA mode...
Steel
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H 27.56 in W 27.96 in D 24.02 in
Gastone Rinaldi Mid-Century Modern Italian Leather Armchair for RIMA, 1960s
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
In 1956 RIMA began producing sofas with avant-garde metal folding structures, of which the best example is the Saturno Sofa (c. 1958), part of the permanent collection of the Museum ...
Metal
Gastone Rinaldi set of two armchairs for Rima 1950s
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in bari, IT
In 1981 his Dafne chair produced in 1979 received a mention at the Compasso d'Oro, as did the Aurora in 1981. The Saturno sofa is part of the prestigious collection of the MoMA Museu...
Metal
Gastone Rinaldi chair for Rima 1960’s
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in bari, IT
In 1981 his Dafne chair produced in 1979 received a mention at the Compasso d’Oro, as did the Aurora in 1981. The Saturno sofa is part of the prestigious collection of the MoMA Museu...
Metal
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H 28.35 in Dm 46.46 in
Gastone Rinaldi Mid-Century Modern Italian Dining Table Set for Rima, 1970s
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
In 1956 RIMA began producing sofas with avant-garde metal folding structures, of which the best example is the Saturno Sofa (c. 1958), part of the permanent collection of the Museum ...
Metal
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H 33 in W 26 in D 20 in
Gastone Rinaldi Velvet and Lacquered Metal Armchair for Rima, Italy, circa 1955
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in New York, NY
In 1981 his Dafne chair produced in 1979 received a mention at the Compasso d'Oro, as did the Aurora in 1981. The Saturno sofa is part of the prestigious collection of the MoMA Museu...
Metal, Brass
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H 31.89 in W 25.2 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Gastone Rinaldi Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs for RIMA, 1960s
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
In 1956 RIMA began producing sofas with Avant Garde metal folding structures, of which the best example is the Saturno Sofa (circa 1958), part of the permanent collection of the Muse...
Metal
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H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 21.26 in
Four Gastone Rinaldi Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs for RIMA, 1960s
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
In 1956 RIMA began producing sofas with Avant Garde metal folding structures, of which the best example is the Saturno Sofa (circa 1958), part of the permanent collection of the Muse...
Chrome
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H 27.56 in W 27.96 in D 24.81 in
Gastone Rinaldi Mid-Century Modern Italian Leather Armchair for RIMA, 1960s
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
In 1956 RIMA began producing sofas with avant-garde metal folding structures, of which the best example is the Saturno Sofa (circa 1958), part of the permanent collection of the Muse...
Metal
Saturno Sofa by Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking sofa of notable design. Manufactured by RIMA in Padua, Italy.
$1,861 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$30,000
H 24.25 in W 78.5 in D 9.25 in
Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable
By Clairtone
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
On offer is a rare completely original Clairtone G2 Series Home Stereo System from 1966 featuring two distinct exotic wooden boxes one that houses the tuner and the turntable both pr...
Aluminum
$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
$6,859 / 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
$6,607 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
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
$6,450 / set
H 32.88 in W 78.75 in D 63.19 in
Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Set with Table, Bench, Set of Chairs
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set consisting of a dining table, bench, and pair of chairs, solid beech, Scandinavia, 1980s This expansive dining room set is a rare find, distinguished by its exceptio...
Beech
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
$162,851
H 110.24 in W 127.56 in D 127.56 in
1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
By Carlo Zappa
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
here we offer one of 2 bangas, with black interior. the second one with light grey interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...
Fiberglass
Mamun Bedside
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
$3,838 / item
H 28.35 in W 66.54 in D 24.81 in
Kazuhide Takahama Antella multi-functional Table for Cassina, new
By Cassina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Berlin, DE
Price is dependent on the chosen material/ color. Available in matte or glossy. Japanese architect Kazuhide Takahama designed Antella as a truly multi-functional piece of furniture...
Plywood, Lacquer
$13,377 / 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
$2,750 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 19.69 in
Rare XL Holophane Pendant Light – Original Paris Streetlamp, France, 1960
Located in Almelo, NL
Rare XL Holophane Pendant Light – Original Paris Streetlamp, France, 1960 This exceptional extra-large Holophane pendant light is a rare and iconic example of mid-century industrial...
Metal
Harvey Probber American Mid-Century Green Velvet Round Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century large round sofa with a low curved partial backrest and emerald green velvet upholstery with a button tufted removable seat cushion, resting on five short brass ...
Metal, Brass
$5,798 / item
H 33.86 in W 73.63 in D 19.69 in
Contemporary Italian Brutalist Wood And Travertine Sideboard
Located in London, London
Sideboard Travertine top Brass handles Brutalist Contemporary One in stock but can be made to order Made in a small workshop in Italy
Travertine
$3,900Sale Price|35% Off
H 28 in W 143 in D 31 in
1970s Ray Wilkes Chiclet Sofa with Side Tables in Blue Wool
By Ray Wilkes
Located in Seattle, WA
3 seater chiclet sofa with black leather-top side tables, designed by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller, circa 1970s. Sofa is in original blue & black wool fabric. Can fabricate new side ...
Wool
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.