“Sultana” Stackable Chair by Arrben, Italy, 1980s
By Arrben
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
The Sultana chair by Arrben is a refined example of Italian design from the 1980s, combining a
Metal
1980's Postmodern Sultana Chair by Arrben Italy
By Arrben
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare opportunity chair by Arrben in perforated metal black enameled finish, and polished
Chrome
Pair of Chrome Sultana stackable chairs by Arrben Itay
By Arrben
Located in Rümmingen, BW
of elegant Sultana stackable chairs, masterfully crafted by Arrben in Italy. These chairs are
Steel, Chrome
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 15.75 in D 18.51 in
Arrben Italy, Set of Six Midcentury 'Sultana' Dining Chairs, Metal and Leather
By Arrben
Located in Schagen, NL
Rare minimalist set of six dining chairs, manufactured by Arrben, Italy. The chairs feature a black
Metal
Sultana Metal Dining Chairs by Arrben Italy
By Arrben
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Stackable. Metal perforated seat and back.
Metal
Set of 9 “Sultana” Dining / Side Chairs by Arrben, Italy
By Arrben
Located in Oceanside, US
A striking Set of 9 “Sultana” dining chairs manufactured by Arrben, Italy, likely dating from the
Steel
Four Arrben Sultana Chairs in Dark Blue Leather, Italy, 1980s
By Arrben
Located in Den Haag, NL
Four beautiful Arrben chairs. Model Sultana in dark blue saddle leather on a chromed steel frame
Leather
Minimalist Arrben Italy Sultana stackable dining chair , 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 44cm W, 50cm D , 75cm H , 44cm h seat Condition: Good the metal has some corrosion. Period: 1970’s Material: Metal
Metal
Arrben Black Leather Dining Chairs Italian, 1980s
By Arrben
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful set off 4 Italian dining chair Arrben international. Model '' Sultana '' Thick black
Leather
Arrben Sultana Chair
By Arrben
Located in BREDA, NL
"Sultana" chair, produced by the house of Arrben International in the 1980's, in mint condition
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair, model Grand Prix model 3130
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with black aniline leather. Base of chrome steel tube. Model 3130 Grand Prix, made by Fritz Hansen.
Steel
Vintage brutalist wooden T chair
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Brutalist T chair in solid wood, in the style of the chairs designed by designer Olavi Hanninen, dating from the 60s. Aesthetic and trendy, the chair will be perfect in a refined, ...
Wood
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Christian Liaigre Acier Table Lamp
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Chicago, IL
Christian Liaigre Acier Table Lamp, Bronze-painted metal spine with exposed cord power source and original paper cone-shaped shade. This Bronze brass lamp blends in with all types o...
Metal
Pair of Bauhaus Modernist StyleTubular Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of Bauhaus tubular sling chairs in cowhide and matte steel. The arm covers are black leather that lace up underneath while the seat and back are lace-up cowhide. Similar ...
Steel
$4,000 / set
H 35.44 in W 15.36 in D 20.48 in
Gigi Sabadin “Pala” Dining Chairs for Emme, 1973, Set of 2
By Gigi Sabadin
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gigi Sabadin “Pala” dining chairs for Emme, wood, Italy, 1973, set of two Designed in 1973 by Italian architect and designer Gigi Sabadin, the “Pala” chairs embody the radical exper...
Wood
Rare Raoul Clement & R. Verot French Highboard in Sycamore
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Raoul Clement and R. Verot, cabinet, varnished sycamore, dark stained wood, France, 1955 This rare cabinet is designed by French cabinetmaker Paul Clément et R. Verot and was presen...
Wood, Sycamore
$23,100
H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
"MP-43 Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The rare MP-43 armchair, made of Brazilian hardwood, is another great example of the imaginative and innovative production of designer and architect Percival Lafer. With its chro...
Wood
Unique Large Gerrit Thomas Rietveld "Aluminum Stoel" Model
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Dronten, NL
Exceptionally well executed handmade large scale model of this very rare chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld. Unmarked. If you are desperately looking for the perfect gift for an archi...
Aluminum
Panoplie Iron Arch Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful iron and glass coffee table inspired by French design. Curved and arched base, powder coated in a matte black finish with a round glass top. Made in Los Angeles.
Iron
$266 / item
H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Bauhaus Design Chrome Tubular Steel and Brown Faux Leather Dining Chairs, 1980s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Italian modernist, Bauhaus design tubular chrome and brown faux leather stackable dining or living room chairs. Italian design of the 1980s. Price is per piece. In excellent condit...
Steel, Chrome
$37,500
H 29.34 in W 177.17 in D 137.8 in
Hans Hopfer for Wiener Werkstätte Castell Sectional Sofa in Cognac Leather
By Hans Hopfer, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Wiener Werkstätte 'Castell' modular sofa, leather, Austria, design 1972 Stunning and sizable modular sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Wiener Werkstätte. This grand ...
Leather
TAMBURO Small Floor/ Table Lamp by Afra & Tobia SCARPA, 1973
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Small Floor/ Table lamp designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Italy, FLOS, 1973. The TAMBURO light designed for inside and outside spaces. Cast aluminium, light- and medium green coloure...
Aluminum
Desk Lamp in Cream Shagreen and Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
$14,000 / set
H 27.96 in W 55.52 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Two Seat Mohair 'California' Sofas, Jacques Charpentier, Paris, 1970
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Superb and exclusive pair of two seat Mohair Velvet 'CALIFORNIA' sofas freshly reupholstered with Italian luxury Mohair Velvet fabric from Dedar Milano with inset stainless steel bas...
Stainless Steel
Swivel "3217" office chair, Arne Jacobsen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in PARIS, FR
Swivel office chair in wood and chrome-plated steel, model "3217" by Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen (1902–1971) for Fritz Hansen, 1960s. Featuring five caster legs and a...
Metal
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.