French Postmodern Steiner 'Swany' Modular Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Many young collaborators will work in this research workshop. Sylvain Joly joined Steiner in 1969 where he successfully collaborated on the design of the Swany sofa, together with Hu...
Foam
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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 2000s.
Metal
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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 from slight discoloration on the back of the cushions.
Metal
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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 De Sede, Chateau d'Ax
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning 3 Modular seating, De Sede Style Leather suite by Sylvain Joly for Chateau d'Ax, Made in Italy,, 2011.. consisting of three chairs forming 3-seater sofa / love seat and chai...
Leather
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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 De Sede, Chateau d'Ax
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning 3 Piece De Sede Style Leather suite attribited to Sylvain Joly for Chateau d'Ax, Made in Italy,, 2011.. consisting of two chairs and over-sized ottoman..
Leather
Seagull Sofa by Sylvain Joly for Chateau d'Ax, 2000s
By Chateau d'Ax
Located in Den Haag, ZH
In the early 2000s, the french designer Sylvain Joly reunited space age and awkward postmodern aesthetics for this curious design.
Aluminum
$4,304Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
$2,554 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Blue Light by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
William Hinn Attribution, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue fabric sofa attributed to William Hinn, Sweden, c. 1950s. Vintage fabric in fair condition Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.5"H x 8...
Fabric, Wood
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue fabric sofa or settee attributed to Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, c. 1950s. For reference study model "Mikki" for Puunveisto Oy - Träsnideri Ab, Finland. We...
Fabric, Wood
$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
Baobab Desk by Philippe Starck for Vitra, 2000s
By Vitra, Philippe Starck
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Function The BaObab desk, designed by Philippe Starck for Vitra, is ideal for computer-based and paper work. Constructed as a single piece, it is designed to include storage space an...
Plastic
Art Deco Era Regency Style Mirrored Screen circa 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Art Deco Era Regency Style Mirrored Screen, American, circa 1930s. Retains wonderful original patina.
Metal, Brass
Pink Quartz Bubble Sconces by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pair of pink quartz bubble sconces with the polished brass finishes. Created by Phoenix gallery NYC. Each sconce installed four sockets. Use four 60w LED warm light bulbs. Total 240...
Rock Crystal
$21,496
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
$4,183Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 58.25 in D 31 in
Vintage Swedish 1980s Convertible Sofa Lounge Chairs built in Table Daybed
Located in Basel, BS
This unique midcentury design sofa/daybed / Lounge chairs with a table in between is incredibly versatile and minimal! A beautiful functional design because this piece of very cool...
Chrome
$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 Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
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
$38,500
H 104 in W 79 in D 42 in
Empire Gilt Bronze and Steel Campaign Bed, Attributed to Marie-Jean Desouches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Empire gilt bronze and steel campaign bed with canopy, France, c1805, attributed to Marie-Jean Desouches (1764-1828). A spectacular rare museum quality gilt bronze bed.
Bronze, Steel
Trono Credenza by Andres Gutierrez
Located in Geneve, CH
Trono credenza by Andres Gutierrez Dimensions: D50 x W186 x H74 cm Materials: Solid white oak wood — Inspired by Xochiquetzal, the aztec godess associated with fertility, beauty...
Oak
$15,338Sale Price / item|40% Off
H 30.71 in W 74.81 in D 32.68 in
Vittorio Introini Rare Sculptural Fiberglass Desk for Saporiti Italy
By Vittorio Introini
Located in Padova, IT
This sculptural free-standing desk was designed by the Italian designer Vittorio Introini. Due to its all-white design and the distinct shapes, this desk has a strong sculptural look...
Fiberglass, Wood
$19,770 / item
H 33.47 in W 82.68 in D 33.08 in
Brutalist Sculptural Shearling Sofa with Bronze and Brass Details, Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
A bold expression of Brutalist design softened by tactile luxury, this sculptural sofa embodies the evolving language of contemporary collectible furniture. Defined by its generous p...
Brass
$67,395
H 29.53 in W 141.74 in D 159.85 in
Environ Zero sofa by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol International, Italy, 1970's
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Environ Zero sofa by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol International, Italy, 1970's. Newly Restored and upholstered in Italy.
Fabric
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.
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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.