SOFO Modular Chair by Superstudio: Stackable Polyurethane Design
By Superstudio
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
SOFO is a seat to place in a row, like a train, or to stack to build solid, colorful mountains.
Fabric, Upholstery
Sofa Sofo Model by Superstudio for Poltronova, Italy
By Superstudio, Poltronova
Located in Asti, Piemonte
Sofa in polyurethane with base in molded plastic and upholstery in cotton and viscose. The Sofo is a seat to be placed in a row, like a train, or to be stacked to build solid colo...
Cotton, Plastic
Pair of "Sofo" Lounge Chairs by Superstudio for Poltronova, Italy, 1968
By Poltronova, Superstudio
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of "Sofo" chairs by Superstudio for Poltronova / Design Centre.
Fabric, Foam
Sofa and Pair of Armchairs "Sofo" Design Superstudio for Poltronova, 1966
By Poltronova, Superstudio
Located in taranto, IT
Designed in 1968 by the avant-garde collective Superstudio and produced by Poltronova, the Sofo seating system is a milestone in Italian Radical Design.
Velvet, Plastic
$3,245 / item
Poltronova T02 Coffee table by Superstudio
By Poltronova, Superstudio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The small T02 table, like the T01, was designed by Superstudio to complete the Sofo seat project. It consists of a laminated top resting on four spherically shaped legs.
Wood
SOFO MODULAR SOFA by Superstudio
By Superstudio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Colors: Green/pink or pink/orange Base: Molded plastic base Material: Upholstered polyurethane Sofo is in our Milan, Italy warehouse. History of Superstudio: Founded in ...
Fabric, Foam
SOFO MODULAR ARMCHAIR by Superstudio
By Superstudio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Colors: Green/pink or pink/orange Base: Molded plastic base Material: Upholstered polyurethane SOFO is in our Milan, Italy warehouse (will ship via DHL Global Express) Histo...
Fabric, Foam
Pair of Superstudio SOFO chairs for Poltronova, Italy, 1966
By Superstudio, Poltronova
Located in London, GB
Superstudio were a group of Florence based architects linked to the ‘Radical Design’ movement of the 1960s.
Upholstery, Plastic, Foam
"Sofo" Original Fabric Sofa by Superstudio, 1968
By Poltronova, Superstudio
Located in Milano, Lombardia
An original fabric "Sofo" sofa by Superstudio, manufactured in 1968 by Design Centre (Poltronova).
Foam
Sofa "Sofo" Superstudio-Poltronova
By Superstudio
Located in Milan, IT
Superstudio sofa, model Sofo 1966,structure in foam and original cover
$5,594 / set
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 40.95 in
Pair of Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs, Attr. to De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in amstelveen, NL
Exceptional pair of sculptural Italian lounge chairs dating from the late 1960s or early 1970s, attributed to the design group of Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi. ...
Faux Leather
$8,177 / item
H 26.78 in W 70.87 in D 36.23 in
Gervasoni Sofa Upholstered Saia 10 by David Lopez Quincoces
By Gervasoni, David Lopez Quincoces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With balanced lines, the Saia upholstered collection is created from a classic ideal reinterpreted in a contemporary key. The name, meaning "skirt" in Portuguese, illustrates its dis...
Upholstery
Customizable Artifort Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
A completely upholstered design by Pierre Paulin from 1966 and a professional, innovative vision on the well-known ribbon form. Metal frame with horizontal springs, covered with foam...
Textile
$11,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
$4,079 / set
H 23.63 in W 82.68 in D 31.5 in
Complete Living Room Sofa and Armchairs Design Sergio Asti for Poltronova, 1962
By Poltronova, Sergio Asti
Located in taranto, IT
Designed by Sergio Asti and produced by Poltronova in 1962, the "Zelda" living room set—comprising a three-seater sofa and a pair of armchairs—is one of the finest expressions of Ita...
Leather, Wood
$990 / item
H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 20.87 in
Minimalist Velvet Chair by Tiago Curioni, Brazilian design
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The 'Velvet' chair in black was designed from clean and pure lines with the elimination of any kind of excesses so that your greater identity were the colors, in a range of 09 option...
Steel
Pair of Midcentury Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1970s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Praha, CZ
- extremely rare type - very confortable - Space Age era.
Fabric, Faux Leather
$6,000 / set
H 27.56 in W 25.99 in D 24.81 in
Giancarlo Piretti "Alky" Lounge Chairs for Anonima Castelli, 1970, Set of 2
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Giancarlo Piretti "Alky" Lounge Chairs for Anonima Castelli, Burgundy Velvet, Italy, 1972, set of 2 Designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli in 1972, the "Alky" lounge cha...
Metal
$3,916Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 27.96 in W 25.2 in D 25.99 in
Vintage Lounge Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s, Set of 2
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
A wonderfully sitting set of vintage design lounge chairs, also known as "alky", a design Giancarlo piretti for Anonima Castelli. Original fabric is very good condition, raspberry co...
Fabric
$6,400 / set
H 27.56 in W 25.99 in D 24.81 in
Giancarlo Piretti "Alky" Lounge Chairs for Anonima Castelli, 1970, Set of 2
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Giancarlo Piretti "Alky" Lounge Chair for Anonima Castelli, Dark Brown Leather, Italy, 1972. Designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli in 1972, the "Alky" lounge chair is o...
Metal
Arflex Botolo Chair in Heidi Fabric by Cini Boeri
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Botolo Chair is designed by Cini Boeri for Arflex. An innovative upholstered rolling chair with three large tubular legs. Botolo is an ideal place to sit, relax and be creative. Cini...
Metal
$1,573 / set
H 26.78 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Space age Orbis lounge chairs by Luigi Colani for Cor, 1960s
By Luigi Colani
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare pair of space age 'orbis' lounge chairs designed by Luigi Colani and produced by Cor in the 1970s. The chairs have a white wooden frame and the original fabric cushions. 1960s...
Fabric, Wood
$6,200 / set
H 27.56 in W 25.99 in D 24.81 in
Giancarlo Piretti "Alky" Lounge Chairs for Anonima Castelli, 1970, Set of 2
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Giancarlo Piretti "Alky" Lounge Chairs for Anonima Castelli, Green Velvet, Italy, 1972, set of 2 Designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli in 1972, the "Alky" lounge chair ...
Metal
$2,925
H 30.52 in W 29.06 in D 34.06 in
Mw02 design armchair, handmade in France by designer Olivier Santini
By Olivier Santini
Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR
MW02 Armchair – A Visionary Blend of Transparency and Comfort Designed by Olivier Santini and handcrafted in France, the MW02 armchair redefines contemporary elegance through its ...
Stainless Steel
Pair of 'Alky' chairs
By Artifort, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
A pair of Alky chairs by Giancarlo Piretti in excellent original condition.
Wool, Upholstery
$24,950 / set
H 29 in W 66 in D 36 in
1970s Mario Bellini Le Bambole Two-Seat Sofas, a Pair From B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Raleigh, NC
Pair of 1970s Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofas, B&B Italia An icon newly restored. This pair feature Pollack Textiles "Modern Dance" Upholstery(black on light khaki). 66" long, 36" ...
Upholstery
$1,864 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex in fabric. New, current production. The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in cont...
Fabric
$2,360 / item
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
Wood
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Oak Wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccable proportion...
Oak
$1,709 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$4,764Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal
By Müller Möbelfabrikation
Located in Tilburg, NL
Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal. Germany. Design 1998, current production. Available in every RAL-color. A highlight for your office or your home: The cleverly designed bar cabinet KB 3...
Metal
On Hold|$20,280
H 27.17 in W 86.62 in D 40.56 in
Ettore Sottsass Flying Carper Tappeto Volante Sofa for Bedding Brevetti
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Padova, IT
Ettore Sottsass designed this sofa after having known the Indian culture. A crucial journey in his formation is that of 1961 in India, undertaken with Fernanda Pivano. On this journe...
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
$3,480 / item
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 16.93 in
Manhattan Trolley by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Manhattan trolley in metal and glass by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano collection Additional information: Trolley in metal and coloured glass. Collection: Memphis Milano De...
Metal
Bed by Astarte Milano, Italy, 1970s
By Astarte Milano
Located in bruxelles, BE
Dark brown fiberglass bed designed by Astarte Milan in the 1970s. It is composed of 4 modules that are fixed together. It has the original metal base and original protective cover. W...
Metal
$209,803
H 113 in W 40.16 in D 20.87 in
20th Century, Ettore Sottsass "Tower Furniture" Series Wall Cabinet
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Ettore Sottsass grew up in Turin, and graduated in architecture from the Turin Polytechnic in 1939. In 1947, he founded his own studio in Milan. In 1956, Sottsass moved to New York w...
Metal
Coffee Table Model Galaxy by Studio Superego, Italy
By Studio Superego
Located in Asti, Piemonte
Low table with plexiglass top and three steel balls designed by Studio Superego for Superego Editions. Superego editions was born in 2006, performing a constant activity of research...
Steel
La Gioia Cabinet in Resin and Metal by Emanuela Crotti
By Rossana Orlandi, Emanuela Crotti
Located in Milan, IT
"La Gioia cabinet is a beautiful and unique storage made with a specific technique. Several layers of epoxy resin enclose precious objects, giving the piece a three dimensional appea...
Metal
$43,126 / set
H 25.6 in W 102.37 in D 84.65 in
Midcentury Safari sofa by Archizoom for Poltronova, Italy 1968
By Poltronova, Archizoom Associati
Located in HAARLEM, NL
An icon, vintage Safari sofa by Archizoom Associati for Poltronova. A base made of white-coated fibreglass reinforced plastic, integrated seats arranged in the form of a flower, newl...
Fiberglass
Superstudio was founded in 1966 in Florence, Italy, by Adolfo Natalini and Cristiano Toraldo di Francia. One of the country's first Radical design groups as a result of the counterculture movement, Superstudio's anti-architectural proposals used monochrome grid systems as a way to mediate and give equality to space. It was also frequently used in their furniture designs in the way of small white glazed tiles.
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.