1920s French Wooden Armchair
Sold|$795
1920s French Wooden Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
Tapering and waving spindles above sloping arm rails and lathed legs give this chair a poetic
Vintage 1920s French Country Armchairs
Hardwood
Sold|$795
1920s French Wooden Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
Tapering and waving spindles above sloping arm rails and lathed legs give this chair a poetic
Hardwood
Sold|$4,800 / set
Pair of Black Leather Curved Back Club Chairs
Located in North York, ON
These traditional chairs feature a curved, sloped arm with a black leather chair back adorned with
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Six White Lacquered Iron & Blue Linen Dining Chairs
By John Salterini
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic 1950s sloped arm wrought iron dinning chairs lacquered in white gloss in the manner of
Sold|$12,500 / set
Pair of Italian Vintage Faux Shearling Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian vintage 1950's lounge chairs with elegantly sloped arm rests extending from the
Fabric, Pine
Six White Lacquered Iron & Blue Linen Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic 1950s sloped arm wrought iron dinning chairs lacquered in white gloss in the manner of
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs, in the style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
with barrel back and sloping arm rests. This pair of extremely comfortable and stylish lounge chairs
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$3,700 / set
Mid-Century Modern Mastercraft Black and Brass Chairs, a Pair
By Mastercraft
Located in Wichita, KS
chairs have unique sloped arm rests, curved back rests, original black lacquer wood H-frames with gold
Brass
2 Vintage Grafton Furniture Art Deco Ebonized Club Lounge Library Accent Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
ebonized frame with scalloped / sloped arm design and nailhead trim. Grafton Furniture is a third
Upholstery, Hardwood
Four Fab Italian Chrome Cantilever Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
feature a down sloping arm and a non-stop tubular frame with a back support stretcher. The arm height at
Sold|$4,500
Design Studio Chaise Lounge 1990c.
By Design Studio L/V
Located in Chicago, IL
comfort. - Sloped Arm: High, integrated armrest slopes down toward the foot of the chaise. - Amorphous
Fabric
Vintage Mid Century Modern Orange Chrome Frame Sloped Wood Arm Side Desk Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Vintage Mid Century Modern Orange Chrome Frame Sloped Wood Arm Side Desk Chair. Item features orange vinyl
Chrome
Sold|$1,195 / set
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Upholstered Club Chairs Frames Only
By Milo Baughman, Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber
Located in Topeka, KS
details such as their modified tuxedo styling with sloping arm fronts and nicely tapered wood legs under
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$2,683
Fredrik Kayser Teak Lounge Chair Model 710
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in San Diego, CA
of a beautiful teak with gently sloping arm rests and a deep-inclined seat for maximum comfort. The
Leather, Teak
Pair of Fine French Restoration Period Gilt Bronze Candelabras, circa 1825
Located in Dallas, TX
sloping arm depicted as a curled acanthus leaf. A lobed cup with an acanthus body is the terminal point
Bronze
Model #43 Armchair, Maija Heikinheimo w. Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
sloping arm rest, and a back leg that kicks outwards -to increase stability. Pulling the legs on each side
Leather, Upholstery, Birch
Dramatic Highback Lounge Chair in Grey Upholstery
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Oakland, CA
leather button tufting. Sloping curved arm of teak, on an oak frame.
Wood, Fabric
Sold|$5,900
NAPOLEON III CHAISE
Located in New York, NY
A truly glamourous Napoleon III chaise "a la Meridienne" with elongated back arm, sloped back, and
Chaise By Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An uncommon and dramatic skirted chaise having a full length down-filled cushion and sloping arms
Upholstery
Set 6 Edward Wormley Yellow Lattice Print & Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
sloped side arm panels. Side chairs have unique, curved thin backs with a slight taper. Dimensions below
Sold|$895 / set
Vintage French Slipper Chairs with Toile Upholstery, a Pair
Located in Centennial, CO
you sit on it. Bottom of the "arm" is 18.75 inches; middle of the slope of the arm is at 20.5 inches
Cotton, Hardwood
Vintage John Wisner for Ficks Reed Brass Cap Pagoda Rattan Lounge Chairs - a Pr
By Ficks Reed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Reed group. Beautiful woven rattan back panels and a sloped pagoda arm with brass end caps. Tagged on
Brass
Vintage John Wisner for Ficks Reed Pagoda Rattan Lounge Chairs - a Pair
By Ficks Reed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ficks Reed group. Beautiful woven rattan back panels and a sloped pagoda arm with brass end caps. Tagged
Brass
Sold|$1,400
19th Century French Prie Dieu
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
with a thin, sloping shelf for books or hands, and a kneeler. Sometimes, instead of the sloping shelf
Ebony
Karen and Ebbe Clemmensen Danish Safari Chair Model 4305 by Fritz Hansen
By Karen & Ebbe Clemmensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
leather upholstery and sloping safari chair arm rests detailed on front and rear with beautiful brass
Brass
Lounge White Leather Living Room Set Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
years. Is characterized by the gently sloping of the arm-rest which in a beautiful design overflows to
Leather
Karen & Ebbe Clemmensen Safari Chair Model 4305 by Fritz Hansen, Pair Available
By Karen & Ebbe Clemmensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
black leather upholstery and sloping safari chair arm rests detailed on front and rear with beautiful
Brass
Pair of Tall Viennese Silver Art Nouveau 4-Flame Candelabras by Eberl & Co, 1920
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
sloping draining discs, removable arm attachment, a matching candle extinguisher on the central spout
Silver
Italian Pair of Barrel-Back Carved-Wood & Upholstered Armchairs Mid-20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
. The sides slope down into arm rests that terminate into curled knuckles with gold floral medallions
Wood, Upholstery
Sold|$3,250
1960s Sloped Arm Walnut & Silk Settee
Located in Chicago, IL
Clean and simple designed settee with sloped shoulders and rounded back. Tapered mahogany legs with
Silk, Upholstery
Mahogany & Crimson Upholstered Slope-Arm Desk Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved solid mahogany frame and crimson silk /linen upholstered arm or desk chair. Large mahogany
Faux Bamboo, Mahogany, Upholstery
Mid-Century High Back Sloped Arm Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish Mid-Century Modern American walnut armchair with high back and gently sloping arms.
Upholstery, Walnut
Rapturous Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Tufted Slope Arm Sofa
By Jens Risom
Located in Pemberton, NJ
orange velvet upholstery with tufted seat cushions and sloped arms, Risom label, 90"w x 34"d x 31"h
Upholstery, Walnut
Restored Peter Hvidt Style Sloped Arm Black Walnut Lounge Chair in Cowhide
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This chair is unmarked, but we are certain is has a designer pedigree. The angles, contours, sculpting and dimensions scream Peter Hvidt, but our team was unable to ascertain our sus...
Cowhide, Walnut
Black & Taupe Stripe Tuxedo Sloped Arm Sofa by Bernhardt Interiors w/ Nail Heads
By Bernhardt
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Bernhardt Interiors tuxedo style sofa with sloped arms in a fabulous black and taupe
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Sold|$900
One of a Pair of Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
One single chair from a pair of low, slope arm lounge chairs. Please contact us if you have any
Sold|$3,500
Finn Juhl Teak FD133 Spade Chair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sloping arm. Nice warm and original patina. Ottoman sold.
Teak
Sold|$1,600
Danish Modern Leather Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern danish style burgundy leather sofa. Featuring sloped arm rests and rich wood
Leather
Pair of 18th Century Carved Chairs Depicting a Phoenix from Spain
Located in Houston, TX
Unusual and rare chairs with excellent carving of a Phoenix on the back having a sloped arm with
Wood
Sold|$3,900
Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Chairs with Ottoman
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of Kagan swiveling Nautilus club chairs with ottoman, this sculptural chair with the sloping
Sold|$2,400
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
walnut legs and tufted cushions. Sleek sloped arm rests add to comfort and style of the pair. Please
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$4,750
Empire Revival Walnut and Taupe Boucle' Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
rolled edge and sloped arm and back top detail. Walnut reverse obelisk style legs. Possibly a Baker or
Walnut, Chenille, Upholstery
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of vintage modern lounge chairs boast barrel back rests with sloping arm rests
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Side Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Stylish sloped arm design pairs perfectly with rounded seat backs for a timeless mix of comfort and
Fabric, Rosewood
Sold|$6,200
Pair of Finn Juhl Teak FD133 Spade Chairs
By John Stuart, Finn Juhl
Located in New Windsor, NY
. Elegant sloping arm. Nice warm and original patina. Structurally sound and comfortable. Rubberized wire
Teak, Upholstery
Vintage Coastal Tagged McGuire Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By McGuire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
bottom. Chic bent rattan in a sloped arm design. Cane back seats sun perfect shape. Loose cushions in a
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage Baker Furniture Plaid Down Filled Slipper Club Lounge Library Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Baker Furniture club / lounge / library chair featuring rolled slope arm design with
Upholstery, Hardwood
8 Vintage Baker Furniture Traditional Mahogany Contemporary Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
striped purple upholstery, the captains feature spoon back design with sloped arm and contemporary
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of Six Midcentury Mastercraft Style Brass Frame Dining Chairs
By Mastercraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rest, thick padded seats, and angled back legs ensure maximum comfort. The sloping arm rests are sure
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Armchairs with Cane Back Rests
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish style pair feature sloping arm rests, a woven cane back rest, and angled legs. Sturdy walnut
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Unique Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Desk Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern side chair features unusual sloping arm rests and cylindrical legs
Upholstery, Teak
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Side Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Amazing pair of vintage modern dining chairs with sloping arm rests and a black painted wood frame
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of J. Robert Scott Upholstered Club Chairs and Matching Ottoman
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of J. Robert Scott upholstered slope arm club chairs and matching ottoman in off white fabric
Fabric
1970's Mastercraft Lacquer Dining Chairs, Black and Brass, Set of Six
By Mastercraft
Located in Lambertville, NJ
sculptural arm chairs feature unique sloped arm rests, curved back rests, original black lacquer wood H
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Tilt and Swivel Lounge Chair in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
removable cushion. Sleek design with a tufted barrel back rest and unique sloping arm rests. This extremely
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Four Sculptural Midcentury Lucite Dining Chairs by Hill Manufacturing
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
thick padded seating covered in plush upholstery. A unique design with sloping arm rests and seats
Fabric, Upholstery, Lucite
Sold|$3,800
Belgian Linen Slipcover Sofa Settee
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous hardwood slope arm Belgian slip cover sofa or settee by Restoration Hardware. The Belgian
Linen, Hardwood
Sold|$1,605
Scoop Chair by Milo Baughman, 1967
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in South Charleston, WV
, Articulate Seating series. Unique scoop /sloped arm model. Arms graduate from 20 inches at the front to the
Walnut
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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