Unique Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Side Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern lounge chair features a unique barrel backrest that slants downward
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Faux Leather
Unique Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Side Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern lounge chair features a unique barrel backrest that slants downward
Faux Leather
$213Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Chair, Hardwood, Unique Patina, Slovenia, 1970
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Chair 1970s Hard wood unique chair with beautiful patina.
Hardwood
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Unique Sculptural Folding Chairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Set of 6 unique folding chairs. Seat & back collapse in a unique way, folding towards each other
Steel
Pair of Black Chairs Dr Glob of Philippe Starck for Kartell, circa 1980
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Labrit, Landes
modern interpretation of a classic chair quickly attained icon status. Its unique design typifies the
Metal
Dr Glob Chairs Philippe Starck Grey Kartell, Italy, 1990
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Vienna, AT
, and is stackable up to ten chairs high for easy storage. A uniquely modern chair and a classic Starck
Steel
$6,376 / item
Unique Autarky Chair, Aurore
By Aurore Piette
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Autarky chair, Aurore Dimensions: 82 x 59 x 56 cm Materials: Sedimentary materials from
Natural Fiber, Wood
$1,176Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Mid Century Modern Club Chair with Tapered Legs
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern accent chair features vintage upholstery, unique barrel back circular
Upholstery, Wood
Unique Modern Piece of Werner Schmidt, 1990 "Faltsessel" Beechwood Folding Chair
By Werner Schmidt, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
This unique piece is a prototype, that never went in production. Material used is beechwood
Beech
$808 / item
Unique Arco Chair by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique arco chair by Hatsu Dimensions: D 48 x W 48 x H 74 cm Materials: Uphostered seating on
Steel
$1,600 / set
Unique Pair Of Papier-Mâché Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Distinctive pair of papier-mâché chairs showcasing sculptural forms and artistic texture. Their
Paper
$951 / item
Unique Krest Chair Gold by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Krest chair gold by Hatsu Dimensions: D 54 x W 59 x H 78 cm Materials: Uphostered seating
Steel
Postmodern Black Dr. Glob Accent Chair by Philippe Starck Kartell 80s (3 Avail)
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Basel, BS
, and is stackable up to ten chairs high for easy storage. A uniquely modern chair and a classic Starck
Metal
$1,095 / item
Unique Arco Chair Gold by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Arco chair gold by Hatsu Dimensions: D 48 x W 48 x H 74 cm Materials: Uphostered seating
Steel
$2,513 / item
Unique Oak Bar Chair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique oak bar chair by Collector Dimensions: W 45 x D 52 x H 102 cm Materials: Linea 646 Leather
Leather, Oak
$3,911 / item
Unique Signed Chair by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique signed chair by Jörg Pietschmann Materials: Norway Maple Measures: H 78 x D 50 cm
Maple
Unique Midcentury Modern Streamline Moderne Tripod Dining Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique and elegant midcentury modern/Art Deco dining chair. Streamline moderne silhouette of solid
Steel
$1,517Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Rocking Chair, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Custom hand made armchair with unique sophisticated rocking system. Made of elm and genuine leather
Leather, Elm
$952 / item
Unique Krest Lounge Chair Black by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique krest lounge chair black by Hatsu Dimensions: D 65 x W 62 x H 69 cm Materials: Uphostered
Steel
Pair of Unique Mid Century Modern Leather and Chrome Arm Chairs
By Jean de Merry
Located in New Orleans, LA
These gorgeous chairs make the perfect statement in any space. Purchased in France, they were
Chrome
$3,129 / item
Unique Sculptural Chair, Zara by Gustavo Dias
By Gustavo Dias
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique sculptural chair - Zara by Gustavo Dias Zara chair wood: santos palisander / caviuna
Wood
$7,823 / item
Unique Erythro Clay Chair by Ia Kutateladze
By IAAI Studio- Ia Kutateladze
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique erythro clay chair by Ia Kutateladze Unique piece Dimensions: W 45 x H 74 cm Materials
Clay
$1,277 / item
Unique Sculptural Chair, Zara by Gustavo Dias
By Gustavo Dias
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique sculptural chair, Zara by Gustavo Dias Zara chair Wood: Different woods are available
Wood
4 unique Italian Mid century modern dining chairs 1960's
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Extraordinary set of 4 Italian mid century modern oak chairs. I have been searching the net and
Oak
Unique Sculptural Ceramic Purple Chair by Austin Coudriet
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Sculptural Ceramic Purple Chair by Austin Coudriet. One of a kind. Dimensions: W 53 x D 84 x
Ceramic, Stoneware
$2,584 / item
Unique Jeeves Chair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Jeeves chair by Collector Materials: Antracite Metal lacquerd frame structure. Fabric
Metal
$769 / item
Unique Nami Chair by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique nami chair by Hatsu Dimensions: D 50 x W 57 x H 65 cm Materials: Uphostered seating on
Steel
$3,900 / set
Unique Swiveling Lounge Chairs by Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A standout pair of swiveling lounge chairs by Weiman, offering a perfect blend of comfort
Fabric
Unique 1990's Modern Handcrafted Sculptural Bentwood Steel Frame Egg Chair
Located in Stafford, TX
This very unique chair was a custom chair made for over 20 Neiman Marcus locations throughout the
Steel
Grete Jalk Unique Children Chair Produced in Denmark
By Grete Jalk
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Unique children chair designed by Grete Jalk. Produced in Denmark.
Wood
Vintage Cherner Chair with a unique cowhide cover
By Norman Cherner
Located in Paris, FR
Super rare Cherner chair: a 1958 Design Icon in a unique cowhide cover. Steam-bent walnut wood
Cowhide, Walnut
$13,300 / item
Unique Vaga Chair in Moleanos Limestone by Rosana Sousa
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Vaga Chair in Moleanos Limestone by Rosana Sousa. One Of A Kind. Dimensions: D 48 x W 47,5 x
Limestone
Unique Hand Painted Children's Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful, one-of-a-kind rocking chair would make any child pretty happy. It's a very unique
Plaster, Wood
Wonderful and Unique Dining Chairs by Theodor Hellberg
By Theodor Hellberg
Located in Munich, DE
A unique pair - handcrafted in two kinds of wood 1935 - by cabinetmaker Theodor Hellberg located in
Wood
Unique Hand-Carved Totem Chair by Paolo Rossi, Italy
Located in Roma, RM
One-of-a-kind sculptural “Totem” chair by Italian artist Paolo Rossi, handcrafted from reclaimed
Wrought Iron
$1,290 / item
Unique Gold Nami Chair by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique nami chair by Hatsu. Dimensions: D 50 x W 57 x H 65 cm. Materials: uphostered seating on
Steel
Unique Painted Handmade Sculpture Chair Dilmos Edizioni Colorful Geometric
By Dilmos Edizioni, Monica Taverniti
Located in Milan, IT
Unique painted prototype of a wooden chair, entirely handmade by the author. The abstract and
Acrylic, Hardwood, Paint
Unique Heye Chair in Gradient White & Black PETG by UNICOGGETTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Heye Chair in Gradient White & Black PETG by UNICOGGETTO Dimensions: D 66,3 x W 61,6 x H
Other
Unique sculptural metal chair, France 1960s
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Unique sculptural metal chair, France 1960s. Beautiful aerodynamic flowing shapes resulting in an
Metal
Unique Woven Nubi Chair in Black Recycled PETG by UNICOGGETTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Woven Nubi Chair in Black Recycled PETG by UNICOGGETTO Dimensions: D 60 x W 64,1 x H 64,6 cm
Other
Unique Nubi Chair in Gradient White & Black PETG by UNICOGGETTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Nubi Chair in Gradient White & Black PETG by UNICOGGETTO Dimensions: D 60 x W 61,7 x H 64,3
Other
Chiavari Brass dining chair red mid-century unique piece
By Chiavari
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Chiavarina in ottone, Italian production 1950-1959 Chiavari-brass-chair.
Brass
Unique Modernist Bent Plywood Cane Chair by Leandre Poisson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modernist bent plywood chair with woven cane seat, designed by architect Leandre Poisson. The chair
Cane, Plywood
Unique Carlo Perazzi Swiveling Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modern design makes this piece stand out. This unique chair features a swiveling base, white leather and
Leather
Unique sculptural metal chair with Blue Leather by Anacleto Spazzapan
By Anacleto Spazzapan
Located in London, GB
This unique sculptural chair, designed by Anacleto Spazzapan in the 1990s, is a testament to
Metal
Kolho a Unique and Colorful Scandinavian Serpent like Chair
Located in Halikko, Finland
With Matthew Day Jackson "Kolho is a series of tables and chairs formed of right angles and
Plywood
Unique Woven Nubi Dining Chair in Black Recycled PETG by UNICOGGETTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Woven Nubi Chair in Black Recycled PETG by UNICOGGETTO Dimensions: D 51,7 x W 70,1 x H 98,2
Other
Unique Dining Chairs, Postmodern, Fabric, 80s, Metal Frames, Unique, Kitchen
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Unique Dining Chairs, Postmodern, Fabric, 80s, Metal Frames, Unique, Kitchen, Italian, Vintage, Mid
Metal
$2,584 / item
Unique Jeeves Chair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Jeeves chair by Collector Dimensions: W 45 x D 52 x H 80 cm Materials: metal, fabric
Metal
Filaria Unique Sculptural Chair in Steel Metallic Filaments by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Filaria Unique Sculptural Chair in Steel Metallic Filaments by Andres Monnier Unique Piece
Steel
Lingüa Unique Sculptural Chair in Carved Travertine Stone by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Lingüa Unique Sculptural Chair in Carved Travertine Stone by Andres Monnier Unique Piece Dimensions
Travertine
Unique vintage industrial Pagholz plywood school chair from Galvanitas S22
By Galvanitas
Located in Breda, NB
Unique vintage industrial Pagholz plywood school chair from Galvanitas S22 with new upholstery
Wood
Icis Unique Sculptural Chair in Black Marble & Steel by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Icis Unique Sculptural Chair in Black Marble & Steel by Andres Monnier Unique Piece Dimensions: D
Marble, Steel
Unique Tramontana Jade and Ember Velvet Verner Panton C1 Chairs
By Verner Panton
Located in Dronten, NL
Ember. We have another set of 6 chairs that are available for reupholstery in the same fabric. These
Stainless Steel
$9,779 / set
Gigi Radici Unique Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1960
By Gigi Radice
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Astonishing and unique pair of lounge chairs designed and manufactured by Gigi Radici, Italy 1960
Upholstery, Plywood
Unique Danish maple chair bench with long woven canvas seat
By Jørgen Gammelgaard
Located in DK
This unique chair bench by Jørgen Gammelgaard (1938-1991) was made as a prototype for The Royal
Canvas, Maple
Unique Tusk Style Chairs with New Sheepskin and Fabric Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very Unique pair of Accent chairs Featuring Tusk-Like arms of solid wood Newly upholstered in
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wood
Unique Italian Leather Lounge Chair DeSede Style
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful, soft and comfortable leather Italian lounge chair. Well designed. DeSede Style.
Leather
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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