$2,250 / set
Wicker chair and its ottoman
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Rare hand woven wicker chair and its ottoman circa 1970. Sculptural comfortable set in great condition.
Rattan
Vintage Faux Shagreen Upholstered Cube Ottoman Bench on Wood Plinth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A versatile and sculptural vintage cube ottoman bench upholstered in a textured faux shagreen (vinyl) fabric, resting on a recessed wooden plinth base.
Fabric, Wood
$12,050 / set
Geneva Club Chair with Ottoman by Donghia
By Donghia, Angelo Donghia
Located in Dallas, TX
Amazingly unique and highly stylized sculptural chair and ottoman set designed by Angelo Donghia for Donghia, just screams for attention!
Upholstery, Wood
Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair with Ottoman Model "Migo"
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
The gently curved frame, flowing armrests, and adjustable head cushion combine with the deeply tufted leather to create a design that is both sculptural and inviting. The accompanyin...
Leather, Oak
20th C. Louis XV Style Carved Wingback Bergere Chair & Ottoman
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
An elegant and substantial example of the enduring French Louis XV Revival tradition, this circa-1950 bergère and ottoman combine sculptural walnut framing, graceful Rococo curves, d...
Walnut
Yuzuro Yamakawa Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rattan and Bamboo
By Yuzuru Yamakawa 1
Located in Dallas, TX
Ergonomic design, great sculptural design. Ottoman is 18.9"H x 22.4"W x 20.8"D, Chair is 38.2"H x 33.9"W x 33.5"D.
Bamboo, Rattan
UP5 La Big Mamma Chair & UP6 Ottoman Gaetano Pesce, 2000s
Located in PARIS, FR
Born in La Spezia in 1939, Pesce conceived the chair as an anthropomorphic female form tethered to a ball-and-chain ottoman: a sculptural protest against the condition of women.
Fabric, Foam
1960s Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Designed for both comfort and versatility, the chair and ottoman rest on sculptural walnut swivel bases, allowing each piece to rotate 360 degrees with ease.
Metal
Iconic 1960s Folke Ohlsson for Dux Reclining Lounge Chairs with Ottoman
Located in Toluca Ter, CA
A rare pair of sculptural upholstered recliners with matching ottoman, designed by Folke Ohlsson and produced by DUX of Sweden in the 1960s.
Chenille, Walnut
20th Century, American Nautilus Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Vladimir Kagan
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage single Mid-Century Modern American Nautilus lounge chair with a sculptural, half round moon shape ottoman, designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Directional in good co...
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Spanish Rattan Lounge Chair with Chrome Arm Supports and Ottoman, 1960
Located in New York, NY
Spanish 1960's molded rattan lounge chair with chrome sloped arm supports, with a matching ottoman. Highly unique, sculptural and organic.
Chrome
Smooth Copper Vaisseau Storage Bench – Metal Clad Ottoman, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Vaisseau Storage Bench is a storage box that also functions as a seat, an ottoman, and a sculptural object. The form is curvaceous: the sides curve inward at the waist and flare ...
Copper, Sheet Metal
Smooth Brass Vaisseau Storage Bench – Metal Clad Ottoman, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Vaisseau Storage Bench is a storage box that also functions as a seat, an ottoman, and a sculptural object. The form is curvaceous: the sides curve inward at the waist and flare ...
Brass, Sheet Metal
Lucite Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Charles Hollis Jones, Waterfall Collection
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Known for his pioneering use of Lucite and glamorous Hollywood Regency style, Jones delivers a bold yet elegant silhouette with this sculptural set. The armchair and ottoman feature...
Fabric, Lucite, Wood
Vintage Postmodern 1980s Pair of Interlocking Plywood Puzzle Chairs with Ottoman
By Gijs Bakker, Frank Gehry, Mario Bellini, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Postmodern Plywood Puzzle Chair with Matching Ottoman. These striking sculptural chairs are crafted from interlocking plywood panels that fit together like a puzzle, creatin...
Plywood
Handmade Mushroom Ottoman in Black Curly Boucle, Accent Seat or Pouf, USA
Located in Fairfield, CA
A comfortable cushioned seat and sculptural accent piece. Mushroom ottomans are made to order, customizations are not possible.
Fabric
Postmodern Lounge Chair with Ottoman "Balou" by Jane Worthington for Leolux
By Jane Worthington
Located in Beograd, RS
Designed by Jane Worthington for Leolux, the “Balou” armchair with matching ottoman is a sculptural example of late 20th century Dutch seating design, combining playful postmodern li...
Steel
Michael Taylor Style Montecito Bronze Aluminum Lounge Chair & Ottoman, 1980s
By Michael Taylor
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Michael Taylor style, Montecito chair, Montecito lounge chair, California outdoor furniture, bronze aluminum chair, cast aluminum lounge chair, Neoclassical patio chair, vintage gard...
Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Lounge Chairs With Ottomans - 4 Pieces
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Spun Fiberglass Mid‑Century Lounge Chairs & Ottomans offer sculptural lattice elegance, adjustable comfort, and cohesive retro charm for refined interiors.
Fiberglass
Danish Modern Walnut Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Designed by architect and furniture maker Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig during the 1950s, this Danish Modern reclining lounge chair and matching ottoman embody the effortless balance of ...
Bouclé, Walnut
Fine Hammered Copper Vaisseau Storage Bench – Metal Clad Ottoman, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Vaisseau Storage Bench is a storage box that also functions as a seat, an ottoman, and a sculptural object. The form is curvaceous: the sides curve inward at the waist and flare ...
Copper, Sheet Metal
Smooth White Bronze Vaisseau Storage Bench – Metal Clad Ottoman, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Vaisseau Storage Bench is a storage box that also functions as a seat, an ottoman, and a sculptural object. The form is curvaceous: the sides curve inward at the waist and flare ...
Silver, Sheet Metal
Fine Hammered Brass Vaisseau Storage Bench – Metal Clad Ottoman, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Vaisseau Storage Bench is a storage box that also functions as a seat, an ottoman, and a sculptural object. The form is curvaceous: the sides curve inward at the waist and flare ...
Brass, Sheet Metal
1978 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Chair and Ottoman w/ Knoll Labels
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The steel frame has some marks and signs of wear but is pretty and sculptural. The ottoman is approximately 24x17.5 inches in dimension and 14.5 inches tall.
Steel
Mid-Century Scandinavian Style Walnut Reclining Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Relax in timeless Mid-Century Modern style with this beautifully crafted walnut reclining lounge chair and matching ottoman. Featuring sculptural solid walnut arms and a clean, archi...
Wood
1940s Czech Art Deco Round Stool with Faux Rabbit Upholstery
Located in Praha, CZ
Refined Art Deco stool produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1940s. This sculptural round ottoman features a solid beech wood structure and has been newly upholstered in soft rabbit-fur-...
Faux Fur, Wood, Beech
Handmade Velvet Stool by Munna Design Studio, Modern Fringes, Customizable
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This surface articulation positions the piece as a decorative ottoman with sculptural presence rather than a purely utilitarian pouf.
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Stunning vintage Sandra Sofa with new leather by Annie Hiéronimus for Cinna 1970
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Sandra Sofa by Annie Hiéronimus for Cinna, France, 1970s Paprika/ Cognac Leather Modular Lounge Sofa with Matching Ottoman A sculptural and highly tactile design by Annie Hiéronimus...
Leather
Smooth Antq. White Bronze Vaisseau Storage Bench – Metal Clad, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Vaisseau Storage Bench is a storage box that also functions as a seat, an ottoman, and a sculptural object. The form is curvaceous: the sides curve inward at the waist and flare ...
Silver, Sheet Metal
Fine Hammered White Bronze Vaisseau Storage Bench – Metal Clad, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Vaisseau Storage Bench is a storage box that also functions as a seat, an ottoman, and a sculptural object. The form is curvaceous: the sides curve inward at the waist and flare ...
Silver, Sheet Metal
Fine Hmrd. Antq. Bronze Vaisseau Storage Bench – Metal Clad, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Vaisseau Storage Bench is a storage box that also functions as a seat, an ottoman, and a sculptural object. The form is curvaceous: the sides curve inward at the waist and flare ...
Silver, Sheet Metal
Handmade Velvet Stool by Munna Design Studio, Modern Fringes, Customizable
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This surface articulation positions the piece as a decorative ottoman with sculptural presence rather than a purely utilitarian pouf.
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
2 Midcentury Organic Modern / Sculptures/ Lounge Chairs, Frederick Kiesler, 1947
By Frederick John Kiesler
Located in New York, NY
The pieces are priced and sold individually but can also be purchased as a pair. An accompanying sculptural, organic form bench / stool / ottoman is also available and priced separat...
Plywood, Oak
Warren Platner, 1715L, Arm Chair, United States, 1970s
By Warren Platner
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1962 and first produced in 1966, it was one element of the iconic Platner Collection for Knoll, which is still in continuous production today and also includes similarly ...
Steel
Warren Platner, 1725A, Arm Chair, United States, 1970s
By Warren Platner
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1962 and first produced in 1966, it was one element of the iconic Platner Collection for Knoll, which is still in continuous production today and also includes similarly ...
Steel
Warren Platner, 1715L Lounge Chair, United States, 1970s
By Warren Platner
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1962 and first produced in 1966, it was one element of the iconic Platner Collection for Knoll, which is still in continuous production today and also includes similarly ...
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.
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