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Mid-Century Italian Chaise Lounge
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Mid-Century Modern Italian vinyl chaise lounge. Striking angular design with a sloped
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather
Elegant classic Chaise Longue in antique Empire Style beech hand crafted
Located in Berlin, DE
left-sided head end.
Fluted frame. Low foot end. Curved, slightly sloping backrests. Seat and backrest
Category
20th Century French Empire Chaise Longues
Materials
Beech
H 34.26 in W 82.68 in D 29.93 in
Macao Greenford Lounge Chair
By Livoni
Located in Milan, IT
wooden structure, it features an ergonomic seat with a tall and sloped backrest.
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This impressive pair of Danish modern chairs feature sleekly sloped backrests and armrests, giving
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair Continental, 2nd Quarter 20th Cen. Leather & Velvet Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having sloped backrests covered in black velvet with half closed sides, the arm supports are
Category
Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Velvet
H 32.25 in W 26.5 in D 36.5 in
Macao Cerulean Lounge Armchair
By Livoni
Located in Milan, IT
structure, it features an ergonomic seat with a tall and sloped backrest, highlighted by a fine cerulean
Category
2010s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Macao White High Lounge Chair
By Livoni
Located in Milan, IT
features a tall and slightly sloped backrest, enriched with a soft padding and white fabric upholstery
Category
2010s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Cassina Asped Red Leather Sofa Byjean-Marie Massaud, 2005
By Cassina, Jean-Marie Massaud
Located in London, GB
from one continuous piece.
The sloping backrest twists down to form a sinuous and striking
Category
Early 2000s Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Boho Chic Wicker Rattan Lounge Chairs With Ottoman - 3 Pieces
Located in Delray Beach, FL
and rattan, it promises comfort and style. The chairs have broad seats and sloping backrests for
Category
20th Century Philippine Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Adrian Pearsall Havana Lounge
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
in form with a curved sloped backrest. It sits on four tapered walnut legs with smooth gliding caster
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Customizable Tacchini Swivel Set of Two Pisa Armchairs by Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Claesson Koivisto Rune, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
sloping backrest and a cut profile, creates a strong personality despite restrained measures.
Awards
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
H 32.29 in W 26.38 in D 29.93 in
Braided Leather & Teak 'Näyttely' Chairs by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs
By O.Y.Huonekalu, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Utrecht, NL
practical design into a refined object. The sharply sloping backrest of braided leather is an exhibition of
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 32.29 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Rare Advocate Sofa by Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret ‘‘PJ-SI-42-B’’
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier
Located in Soho, London, GB
Complex) designed by Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier.
This model has a slightly sloping backrest and a
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
H 30.32 in W 63.78 in D 28.75 in
Italian Modern Semi-Oval Outdoor Armchair in Rattan, Orange Tubular Metal, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
a living room.
Thanks to its long seat and sloping backrest, the armchair has a comfortable and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 24.02 in D 31.89 in
Set of Two Lovely Lower Armchairs in Blue and Yellow, 1950s-1960s
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Pierre Guariche
Located in Steenwijk, NL
look and feel, with the sloping backrests, are similar to the 'F1' chair designs of Belgian designer
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Antique Wooden Chair with Extended Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
chair boasts a curved seat that embraces your body, promoting relaxation and ease. The sloping backrest
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Hunting Chair in Oak and Woolen Upholstery
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
grey, gives the chair a character of its own. Due to the great proportions and the sloping backrest the
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 25.6 in W 21.26 in D 31.5 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Triennale Sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex circa 1951
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in New York, NY
attention to detail. Its ergonomic shape, featuring a gracefully sloping backrest and plush cushioning
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 29.5 in W 75.5 in D 34 in
Dutch Colonial Indonesian Cane and Wood Plantation Chair with Extending Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
plantation chair features a generously sized, curved seat and a sloping backrest, both expertly crafted with
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 37 in W 28.5 in D 44 in
Marco Zanuso "IX Triennale" Sofa for Arflex, Italy 1950s
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Utrecht, NL
gracefully sloping backrest and plush cushioning, ensures both style and comfort. The body is divided into
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Classic by Giuseppe Carpanelli Gran Confort Office Armchair in leather
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
backrest frame is made of solid walnut, while the swivel base is fitted with a height and slope adjustment
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Office Chairs and Des...
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
H 42.52 in W 29.53 in D 28.35 in
Modern Quilted Black Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
With top grain Onyx black leather, with a sloping rear and curved arms, with a partially quilted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Modern Quilted Blue Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
With top grain Chateau Blue leather, with a sloping rear and curved arms, with a partially quilted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Abbracci Circular Green Armchair by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
enveloping shape of its backrest and gently sloping armrests. Options in red or beige leather are also
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Black Leather + Bronze Pompeii Armchair by Alberto Orlandi, Italy 1980s
By Alberto Orlandi
Located in Chicago, IL
. This Neoclassical chair features a sculptural sloped bronze backrest, curved legs, and a black leather
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Abbracci Taupe Armchair by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
" in Italian), revealed by the embracing design of the backrest wrapped around the cylindrical seat. It
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Carla Dining chair by Giovanna Azzarello #2
By Annibale Colombo
Located in Milan, IT
seat and backrest. The backrest is marked by an enveloping shape, with sloping sides that form the
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile
Abbracci Red Armchair by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
glistening ring accents the base, surmounted by a cylindrical seat and fully enveloped by the backrest whose
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Abbracci Brown Armchair by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
ring, and is enveloped by a cushioned backrest with sloping sides that shape the armrests and tie the
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
ED/50 069 Egle Gray Armchair
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
Enveloping curves also tracing sloped profiles for an experience of impeccable comfort define this
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Indianapolis Chair Company Rolling Mustard Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Manufacturing Company. Featuring a tub-like backrest, low sloping arms, and a crossed wooden base with brass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
ED/50 066 Egle Gray Armchair
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
soft curves of its backrest with sloped profiles that, together with the seat, offer utmost comfort
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
ED/50 000 Carol 3-Seater White Sofa
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
against its plump and enveloping volumes. The rich padding - characterizing both the seat and the backrest
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
Sweet Set of Mustard Armchair and Pouf by Elisa Giovannoni
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
the enveloping backrest with sloped sides embraces the user and allows them to rest their feet on the
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Sweet Mustard Armchair by Elisa Giovannoni
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
. The backrest's arched profile slopes at the sides creating the armrests, which complete, together with
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Akanu Sofa
By Badari Lighting
Located in Milan, IT
upholstery. The embracing backrest with curved, sloping armrests and the generous seat cushion deliver a
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile
ED/50 002 Carol White Armchair
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
wide seat fully enveloped by a single element incorporating both the backrest and slightly sloped
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Frise' Patterned Armchair
By Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie
Located in Milan, IT
walnut structure. Marked by dynamic sloped profiles, the frame is enriched with prized brown hide below
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Mid Century Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk for Golstrup
By Grete Jalk
Located in Oakland, CA
Mobelfabrik, 1965, Denmark. Crafted from walnut-stained solid beech, these chairs feature sloped armrests
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most Lounge Chair in Woven Cognac Leather
By Studio Most, Marzio Cecchi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
guarantee a comfortable seat, the backrest is placed in a sloping position and a bulky and soft cushion
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Twiggy Beige Sofa by Angeletti Ruzza
By MyHome Collection, Angeletti Ruzza
Located in Milan, IT
appealing contrast of solids and voids. The 45cm-high seat is tightly embraced by a streamlined backrest
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
Betty Bluette Armchair by Angeletti Ruzza
By MyHome Collection, Angeletti Ruzza
Located in Milan, IT
flanked by sloped armrests (60cm-high) extending from the linear backrest. Peltrox-finished metal legs
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Diminutive Antique Louis XVI Style Olive Green Leather Arm Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Late 19th Century muted olive green leather arm chair with square backrest, brass nailhead trim
Category
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Vicky Beige Armchair
By Dom Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
, black-lacquered legs that support the plush seat, embraced by the backrest through its softly sloping
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Textile
Set of Eight Biedermeier Style Dining Chairs by Burton-Ching
Located in San Francisco, CA
Burton-Ching. The chairs have graceful sloping outward legs, a backrest of carved intertwined serpents in
Category
Late 20th Century American Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair Of Custom Club Chairs Upholstered In J. Robert Scott Chenille Fabric
By J. Robert Scott 1
Located in Bridgeport, CT
club chairs with tight back, loose seat cushion, straight arms with a gentle slope and the whole
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Wood
H 32 in W 32.5 in D 32.5 in
Spy 658 Beige Gray Armchair by Emilio Nanni
By EMILIO NANNI, Billiani 1911
Located in Milan, IT
welcoming seat (height 43 cm) fully enveloped by an imposing backrest, whose wavy profile gracefully
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Textile, Beech
Abbracci Taupe Sofa by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
envelops the sinuous seat and embracing backrest, which is sealed by sloping armrests that extend from it
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Maxim Gray Armchair by Carlo Colombo
By Braid Outdoor
Located in Milan, IT
Equipped with glistening sloped armrests in stainless steel, this armchair belongs to the Maxim
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
1950s Style Velvet Dining Chair with Open Back
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
, made of solid wood.
Backrest:
Metal rod structure reinforced with plates, which serve as support for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Contemporary Modern Simon Pengelly for Allermuir Venus Green Tub Chairs, a Pair
By Simon Pengelly, Allermuir
Located in Secaucus, NJ
features such as sloping arms, recessed under seat area and generous backrest have all been incorporated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
H 33.5 in W 25.25 in D 24.5 in
Abbracci Circular Taupe Armchair by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
Marked by an enveloping backrest also incorporating the armrests in its sloping silhouette, this
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Modern Quilted Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern quilted leather armchair with top grain Cuba brown leather, with a sloping rear and curved
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
1960's Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Style Prestige Gondola Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Burbank, CA
taper out sideways, and the back legs taper back. Very solid frame with springs on the seat and backrest
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 34 in W 32.5 in D 35 in
Pair of Italian Midcentury Wooden and Upholstered Armchairs, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
Of generous proportion and having sloped upholstered backrests and tight seats, the wooden frames
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Six Hollywood Regency Dining Chairs Manufactured By Belgo Chrom, Belgium 1970's
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Hellouw, NL
and is connected by Hex bolts. A rounded backrest at the top slopes slightly backwards, resulting in
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 39.38 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
Arts & Crafts Adjustable Work Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
oak construction featuring sloped legs on round rotating base, adjustable height saddled seat with
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
1940's French Upholstered Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
. The sofa's silhouette exudes a sense of refined grace, with gently sloping arms and a gracefully
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Spy 650 Burgundy Lounge Chair by Emilio Nanni
By Billiani 1911, EMILIO NANNI
Located in Milan, IT
includes four fluted legs supporting the wide seat (height 48 cm), which is embraced by a backrest whose
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Corolla 279 Orange Armchair by Cristina Celestino
By Billiani 1911, Cristina Celestino
Located in Milan, IT
-lacquered legs in solid beech. The backrest features enveloping sides that gently slope to embrace the 48cm
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
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Sloping Backrest For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the sloping backrest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each sloping backrest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. If you’re shopping for a sloping backrest, we have 181 options in-stock, while there are 49 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a sloping backrest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right sloping backrest, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made sloping backrest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, De Sede and Ghidini 1961 are consistently popular.
How Much is a Sloping Backrest?
The average selling price for a sloping backrest at 1stDibs is $4,800, while they’re typically $197 on the low end and $66,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right seating for You
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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