$1,442
H 31.5 in W 41.34 in D 44.1 in
Vintage "Seagull" Armchair by Sylvain Joly for Chateau d'Ax - 2000s
By Chateau d'Ax
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage "Seagull" Violet Leather Armchair realized by Sylvain Joly for Chateau d'Ax in the early
Metal
$1,923
H 27.56 in W 41.34 in D 90.56 in
Vintage "Seagull" Armchair by Sylvain Joly for Chateau d'Ax - 2000s
By Chateau d'Ax
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Violet Leather Sofa realized by Sylvain Joly for Chateau d'Ax. Very good condition apart
Metal
French Postmodern Steiner 'Swany' Modular Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular sofa 'Swany' by Hugues Steiner and Sylvain Joly for Steiner, polyurethane, foam, France
Foam
Sold
H 26.5 in W 32 in D 39 in
3 Piece Leather modular sofa, Sylvain Joly for Chateau d'Ax, Made in Italy 2000s
By Chateau d'Ax, De Sede
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning 3 Modular seating, De Sede Style Leather suite by Sylvain Joly for Chateau d'Ax, Made in
Leather
Sold
H 26.5 in W 32 in D 39 in
3 Piece Leather suite by Sylvain Joly for Chateau d'Ax, Made in Italy 2000s
By Chateau d'Ax, De Sede
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning 3 Piece De Sede Style Leather suite attribited to Sylvain Joly for Chateau d'Ax, Made in
Leather
Seagull Sofa by Sylvain Joly for Chateau d'Ax, 2000s
By Chateau d'Ax
Located in Den Haag, ZH
love: we have a second, larger one in stock too! In the early 2000s, the french designer Sylvain
Aluminum
$57,716
H 76.78 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Poerugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple The Penedo quartz display cabinet captures the enduring beauty of nature’s landscapes,...
Onyx, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass
Space Age sofa after William Andrus, circa 1970
By William Andrus
Located in View Park, CA
A modernist space age sofa after William Andrus, circa 1970. Painted white wood shell with espresso hued leather, which appears slightly aubergine in bright light (as shown here). S...
Leather, Wood
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$5,567 / set
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Pink Murano Glass & Brass Luxury Bedside Tables: Italian Artistry Modern Bedroom
Located in Guazzora, IT
These luxury bedside tables in pink Murano glass and brass exemplify exquisite Italian craftsmanship and Mid-Century Modern style. Handcrafted in Italy exclusively for Milan Fashio...
Brass
$22,244
H 106.3 in W 118.12 in D 157.49 in
French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color
Located in Marbella, ES
French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards. Ready for glass panels to be installed.
Iron
$19,400
H 26.38 in W 82.68 in D 94.49 in
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau 'Lullaby Due' Bed in White Leather
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, 'Lullaby Due' bed, leather, wood, chromed metal, plastic, Italy, designed in 1968 A 360° degrees rotating bed named 'Lullaby Due' features a headres...
Metal, Chrome
Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate, remits to primal sculptural-architectural language while displaying materials in a ...
Onyx
Vico Magistretti Silver Maralunga Two - Seater Sofa For Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Astoria, NY
Cassina “Maralunga” 2-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti — Fully Restored with Silver Technical Fabric, Italy, circa 1975s. Offered here is an iconic 2-seater “Maralunga” sofa, design...
Acrylic
Handmade ceramic desk lamp from Norwegian artist Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Handcrafted desk lamp by Norwegian ceramic artist Johanne Birkeland, aka Jossolini. This unique piece consists of two parts: a ceramic lamp base and a ceramic lamp shade. Both ar b...
Brass
$5,850 / set
H 27.5 in W 124.5 in D 63.25 in
1970s De Sede Style Green Tufted Leather Modular Sectional Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A truly fun and inviting 1970s De Sede style green tufted leather modular sectional sofa. This versatile piece offers exceptional flexibility in arranging a lounge space, composed of...
Leather
$2,640
H 38.59 in W 31.5 in D 35.44 in
1970's Fiberglass Lounge / Easy Chair Model "Tina" by Risto Halme for Peem Oy
By PEEM Finland, Risto Halme
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Wonderful Space Age lounge chair by Risto Halme for Peem Oy ,Finland. Frame made of fiberglass, upholstered with dark purple leather. Named "Tina". The seat can be adjusted to any ...
Leather, Fiberglass
$33,000
H 102.76 in W 130.71 in D 13 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Large Architectural Library in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Library wall-unit, walnut, Italy, 1960s Rooted in Italy’s mid-century design tradition, this substantial bookcase highlights the makers architectural sensibility and refined taste f...
Walnut
$4,811 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 12 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a...
Steel, Chrome
Globo Console
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Futuristic elegance. A glossy, white lacquer cabinet cradled by a sinuous brass framework and capped with blue solid acrylic cabochons. Small footprint but big impact, our Globo cons...
Brass
$3,850
H 27.56 in W 33.47 in D 31.5 in
Byron Botker for Landes Lounge Chair with Tubular Frames in Light Pink
By Byron Botker, Landes Manufacturing Co.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Byron Botker for Landes, lounge chair, pink fabric, chrome-plated steel, United States, 1970s A comfortable easy chair that features a curved, chromed tubular frame. The frame appea...
Steel, Chrome
$14,000Sale Price|60% Off
H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The ...
Aluminum
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.