Midcentury Scandinavian Sunfeather Chair by Sonna Rosen
By Sonna Rosen
Located in Baambrugge, NL
"Sunfeather" or "Sulfjadern" chair in its original vintage state. The chair designed by Swedish
Beech
$5,465 / set
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Set of Two Lounge Armchairs Model "Sun Feather" by Sonna Rosen, Sweden
By Nässjö Stolfabrik 1, Sonna Rosen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Iconisch "Sunfeather" chairs in there original vintage state. The chairs designed by Swedish
Beech
$5,465 / set
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Sonna Rosen Black Lacquered Midcentury “Sunfeather” Lounge Chair, 1954, Set of 2
By Nässjö Stolfabrik 1, Sonna Rosen
Located in Vicenza, IT
Pair of Sonna Rosen "Sunfeather" lounge armchairs in exceptional condition. These timeless chairs
Cotton, Beech
Pair of Sonna Rosen "Sunfeather" Lounge Chairs
By Sonna Rosen, Nässjö Stolfabrik 1
Located in Providence, RI
Pair of Sonna Rosen "Sunfeather" lounge chairs in black lacquer, designed by Rosen in 1948, and
Wood
Unavailable
H 29.14 in W 23.23 in D 24.02 in
SUNFEATHER Armchair, design Sonna Rosén 1948, Pair (2 pcs)
Located in Diö, SE
A Pair of SUNFEATHER Lounge chairs in midnight blue oil finish and dark blue velvet seat. Hand
Velvet, Natural Fiber, Beech, Bentwood
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Sonna Rosen Black Lacquered Midcentury "Sunfeather" Lounge Chair, 1954, Set of 2
By Hagafors Stolfabrik 1, Sonna Rosen
Located in Padova, IT
Pair of Sonna Rosen “Sunfeather” lounge armchairs are in excellent, perfect condition. The chairs
Wood, Velvet
'Sunfeather' Chair by Sonna Rosen, Sweden 1950s
By Sonna Rosen
Located in Hellouw, NL
Nice 'Sunfeather' Chair by Sonna Rosen, Sweden 1950s. This iconic vintage lounge chair is an
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Vintage "Sunfeather" Lounge Chair by Sonna Rosén for Gemla, Sweden, 1948
By Sonna Rosen, Nässjö Stolfabrik 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The "Sunfeather" or "Sulfjadern" chair by Swedish designer Sonna Rosén for Nässjö Stolfabrik is one
Leather, Wood
Pair of Sonna Rosen "Sunfeather" Chairs in Black Lacquer
By Sonna Rosen
Located in Providence, RI
Pair of Sonna Rosen "Sunfeather" lounge chairs in black lacquer, designed by Rosen in 1948, and
Beech
Ico Parisi Round Walnut Dining Table, Three Feet, 1950
By Ico Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
Important center or dining table in walnut and mirrored top, attributed to Arch. Ico Parisi mirrored top; the mirror glass is not coeval at the table walnut, mirror, brass three f...
Brass
Elegant Glass and Copper Ceiling Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant glass, wood and copper pendant light. Measures: Height fixture 71 cm. Total height including the chain and canopy 120 cm. Two E27 bulbs. Width 82 cm. Depth 43 cm. Weight 10 ...
Copper
Pair of Vistosi Disc Murano Chandelier, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
Each chandelier is made of 50 discs of precious Murano glass are arranged on four levels. Nine light bulbes E 14.
Metal
$593 / item
H 63 in W 11.03 in D 27.56 in
1970s Japanese Copper & Iron Cantilever Wall Light with Brass Fittings & Cage
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A reclaimed 1970s Iron explosion proof pendant with copper shade and was originally used in passageways on cargo ships and super tankers. The cantilever is formed from 22mm copper...
Brass, Copper, Iron
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
Our first limited edition fine art print “Les Terrains” is an emotive abstract landscape translated in gouache, charcoal and pastel. Created by artist Christiane Lemieux, there will ...
Paper
The Gaia Rug 120 x 180cm by Sister by Studio Ashby
Located in London, GB
The Gaia Rug is inspired by the Greek goddess of earth. It boasts playful abstract motifs and a stunning colour palette that’s sure to make a statement in any space. This item is ma...
Wool
Pair Organic Shaped Rattan Wall Mirror
Located in Oxford, GB
Purchasing a pair of these hand-crafted organic shaped wicker mirror is a beautiful addition to any home. Made from natural rattan wicker, it brings a touch of nature indoors. Mount ...
Rattan, Glass
Marble Scalloped Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Classical Italian scalloped sink basin cut from one single block of Carrara marble. Custom sizes available
Marble
$1,524 / item
H 67.72 in W 118.12 in D 15.75 in
Baleri Italia Cartoons Screen in Havana Paper by Luigi Baroli
By Baleri Italia, Luigi Baroli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Screen with free-standing structure in corrugated paper-board extracted from pure cellulose. Completely recyclable and non-pollutive. Upper and lower edges in techno-polymer in matte...
Paper
Set of 2 Art Deco Bronze Vases. Sweden, 1940s
By Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of rare and beautiful Swedish Grace bronze vases with amazing patina. Made by an unknown producer in Sweden, 1940s. Great condition, only a few light scratches.
Bronze
$5,373
H 30.32 in W 53.94 in D 32.29 in
Fully Restored Hand Dyed Whiskey Brown Leather Two Seater Sofa '2/2'
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to present this Gorgeous Art Deco fully restored whiskey brown hand-dyed leather sofa. Condition-wise, the sofa has been fully restored, washed back, and hand dye...
Leather
1930s Art Deco sofa , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Seat Height 47cm
Fabric, Wood
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep
By Astep, Flos, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp for Astep. Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who applies his grandfathe...
Aluminum
$2,040Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 1 in
Angelic -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Woman, Nature, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Josue M Pierre ...
Canvas, Acrylic
Bench in Braided Straw and Blond Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bench, beech, braided straw, Italy, 1940s A well-executed design that features a frame in wood with a border that is meticulously adorned with braided straw. The elegantly bent fra...
Straw, Beech
Large Italian Chandelier "Diabolo" in Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian chandelier with 8 arms. The lampshades are adjustable and can light in different directions. Two bulbs per lampshade. Excellent condition with patina on the brass,...
Metal, Brass
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.