Rudolph M. Schindler, Rare Dining Chair
By Rudolph Schindler
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Discover a rare and exquisite piece of design history with this Rudolph M. Schindler dining chair
Plywood
Three Dorothy Schindele Dining Side Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
complementary pair of Dorothy Schindler chairs available on 1stdibs.
Iron
Two Dorothy Schindele Dining Chairs
By Dorothy Schindale
Located in Pasadena, TX
also have a complementary set of Dorothy Schindler chairs available on 1stdibs.
Iron
Rudolph Schindler Sidechair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rudolph Schindler:sidechair custom designed for the Jansen House circa 1949 Provenence
Wood
Sling Chairs by R.M. Schindler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
modernist architect, R.M. Schindler. Designed in 1922 for his private residence at 835 N. Kings Rd. in Los
Unusual Czech Modernist Chair
Located in New York, NY
Interesting and unusual Czech modernist chair referencing Schindler or Neutra, as well as
Important Low Chair by R.M. Schindler
By Rudolph Schindler
Located in Hudson, NY
Original painted plywood and vinyl low chair, made for the Wilshire Blvd. Medical office of Basia
lounge chair by R.M. Schindler
Located in Chicago, IL
Reproduction Authorized by Friends of The Schindler House MAK Center].
Cedar, Canvas
Plywood Chair by Jacques Overhoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wright and Schindler (and Judd, though that sculptor's furniture designs emerged long after this chair
Pair of Early Modernist Sling Chairs in the manner of Schindler
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Well crafted chairs of redwood or douglas fir and woven wool slings. Stylistic influence of
Wood
Charlotte Perriand, Freeform Console Bench, Pine, France, 1967
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in High Point, NC
A wall-mounted freeform console or bench in pine and black-painted metal. Designed and produced by Charlotte Perriand for Résidence La Cascade, Arc 1600, France, 1967-1969.
Pine
$4,235
H 29.34 in W 26.78 in D 25.6 in
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Pair of Armchairs Vivai Del Sud Style, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing pair of armchairs in bamboo and rattan in the style of Vivai Del Sud. The cushions were made new and are removable, covered in cannetè fabric and padded with high...
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
vintage Ikea rattan lounge chair
Located in Brecht, BE
vintage Ikea rattan lounge chair ...
Rattan
$14,900
H 32.68 in W 70.87 in D 84.65 in
Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Double Bed Walnut Leather
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Esposizione La Permanente Mobili, double bed, walnut, leather, Italy, circa 1960. This exceptionally rare bed is designed by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara...
Leather, Walnut
1940's French Oak Cabinet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous 1940's French cabinet in rich oak Narrow depth and 2 cabinet doors that open to shelving Wonderful pattern on front doors with cylinder front legs Rich patina to oak
Brass
Achille Castiglioni Teli Kd51/R light Flos - Italy 1970s
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in London, GB
Light is tempered and diffused by these rare pendants, an elegant contrast of primary modernist shapes and textured fabric. Achille Castiglioni (1918-2002) and his brother Pier Giaco...
Steel
Raphaël Raffel croissant sofa in Mohair velvet 1970s
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful sofa by Raphaël Raffel for Maison Honoré Paris produced in the mid-1970s. The sofa has been fully restored and newly upholstered with a beautiful light beige mohair velvet ...
Velvet
$7,475 / item
H 22 in Dm 14 in
Two French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Side Tables, Style Jean Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
2 Elegant and Timeless French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Style End or Side Tables/ Nightstands /Gueridons in an exquisite, balanced tripod form. The tables are composed of hand-...
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Vintage Akari 4N Light Sculpture Lamp by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Vintage Akari 4N light sculpture lamp by Isamu Noguchi. Late 20th century "Gemini" model. Shade is in overall good vintage condition with aging spots throughout. The Akari lamps prov...
Metal
$28,218 / item
H 28.35 in W 157.49 in D 40.16 in
Patricia Urquiola Mon-Cloud Sofa, Mid-Century Modern Fabric, Italy
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Mon - Cloud Sofa For Cassina A generous, welcoming refuge that celebrates comfort and hospitality. Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Mon-Cloud is an extremely elega...
Fabric
Gaetano Sciolari model 2061 Stilnovo wall lamps Italy 1954
By Stilnovo, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Exceptional Model 2061 wall lamps designed by Gaetano Sciolari and produced by Stilnovo in Italy in 1954. These are the rare first productions made from brass, featuring a different ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Luis Barragan '1902-1988' Night Stand Table, Mexico, 1958
By Luis Barragan
Located in Barcelona, ES
LUIS BARRAGÁN (1902-1988) Night Stand table From Casa del Pedregal (Casa Prieto López) Manufactured by Eleuterio Cortés México, 1962 Pine wood Measurements 60 cm x 50 cm x 48h cm ...
Wood, Pine
$17,500
H 65.36 in Dm 23.63 in
Akari Floor Lamp BB3-55DD by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki & Co, Japan, 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
This exceptionally rare Akari floor lamp by Isamu Noguchi features a graceful globe-shaped shade crafted from handmade washi paper, sourced from Gifu, Japan, renowned for its fine pa...
Cast Stone
$15,900 / set
H 17.5 in W 15 in D 16.75 in
Pair of French Mid-Century Minimalist Wrought Iron & Cotton Benches / Stools
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of French midcentury style Modernist stools / benches / ottomans with pure forms and elegant lines, constructed in wrought iron and with upholstered cotton seats. The pi...
Wrought Iron
Charlotte Perriand 6 bauche chairs 1940
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Grenoble, FR
Charlotte Perriand A set of 6 Bauche model straw chairs by Charlotte Perriand produced during the war in Grenoble where Pierre Jeanneret was resistant under the occupation. These ar...
Straw, Ash
Karl Springer American Modern Polished Steel Dining Table Base
By Karl Springer
Located in Queens, NY
American Modern dining table with a fluted polished steel pedestal base. (KARL SPRINGER)
Metal, 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.
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