Teal & brown fabric 1950s highback armchair by Sala & Madini for Galimberti
By Fratelli Galimberti Cantù, Emilia Sala and Giorgio Madini
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This sculptural highback armchair was designed by Emilio Sala and Giorgio Madini in the 1950s for the fratelli Galimberti furniture factory. The armchair has been completely reuphols...
Fabric, Wool, Wood
The Flamenco
Located in Missouri, MO
The room itself is a tour de force of English interior painting: a crystal chandelier catches the diffused afternoon light filtering through gauze curtains; a gateleg table set with ...
Canvas, Oil
Pair of Antique Wing Back Armchairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Key Features * Pair of upholstered wingback armchairs * Teal blue fabric upholstery * High shaped wing backs * Scroll arms * Loose seat cushions * Carved cabriole front legs * Ball a...
Mahogany
Teal Wingback Armchair, Northern Europe, circa 1910
Located in Chorzów, PL
A wing, fireside armchair comes from Northern Europe. Year of origin around 1910. Very good condition. The armchair has been professionally renovated and upholstered in a new turquoi...
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Style Armchairs in Teal
Located in North York, ON
These Mid-Century Modern armchairs are truly a dream. Carrocel originals, they are in great shape with just a bit of wear consistent with age and use. The upholstery is a gorgeous te...
Nickel
Beige & Teal George III Style Leather Snakeskin Wing Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
George III style beige leather wing chair of typical shape and mid sized proportions with pepper box arms set above square front legs and slightly outswept back legs. Upholstered in...
Leather
Pair of 1940's High Back WIng Chairs in Teal
Located in New York, NY
Stylized wing chairs with high back design.
Upholstered in wool/silk teal sharkskin
fabric. Has antique brass studs, and
ebonized walnut legs with brass
...
Sold
H 44 in W 30 in D 25 in
Stylish Chic Pair of Beige & Teal George III Style Leather Snakeskin Wing Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A pair of beautiful George III style beige leather wing arm chairs of typical shape and mid sized proportions with pepper box arms set above square front legs and slightly outswept b...
Leather
Sold
H 38.59 in W 27.17 in D 31.5 in
Carl-Gustav Hiort Af Ornäs Wingback Armchair in Teal Velvet, Finland, 1952
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Puunveisto OY
Located in The Hague, NL
With its outward pointing curved legs, this sumptuous wingback chair offers a striking silhouette from all angles.
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
French Teal Linen Wingback Chair
Located in New York, NY
Wingback Chair with Painted Frame and Teal Linen Upholstery
Wood, Linen
George III Style Teal High Wingback Armchair
Located in London, GB
The high arched-back with out-swept arms above a dished seat raised on canted mahogany legs joined by "H" stretchers. Fully re-upholstered.
Pair of Antique William IV Period Armchairs
Located in London, GB
An outstanding pair of antique William IV period armchairs. They were made in England, they date from around the 1830-40’s. They are of superb quality and are a lovely, compact size...
Fabric, Wood
$676
H 33.86 in W 28.35 in D 1.58 in
Pasión flamenca - Técnica mixta - Firmado y enmarcado
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
Firmado por el artista en la parte inferior Se presenta enmarcada la obra Medidas obra: 65 cm. de altura x 50 cm. de ancho Medidas marco: 86 cm. de altura x 72 cm. de ancho Buen ...
Mixed Media, Watercolor
$1,748
H 27.56 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Baby Blue Velvet Vintage Armchair, Walnut Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A wonderful armchair made in the 1960s in Poland. Stabile design of the furniture and a comfortable seat. Furniture after full upholstery renovation, refreshed woodwork. The whole is...
Textile, Beech
Vintage Queen Anne Channel Wingback Armchairs Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Cotton
$2,983Sale Price|20% Off
H 39.38 in W 33.47 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Italian Armchair New Velvet Paolo Buffa Design 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
The inimitable Italian style, in personalized velvet, maple feet, high back, unique design.
Velvet
19th Century Georgian Style Wingback Chairs
Located in Pomona, CA
Antique Georgian circa 1850 Wingback armchairs with ornately carved cabriole legs and William Morris style flat top arms. The chairs have been recovered in a green mohair fabric. Th...
Mohair, Wood
“High Society”
Located in Southampton, NY
Original oil on canvas painting of a lavish interior dinner party scene by Venancio Zolla. Signed lower right. Condition is excellent. Bibliography printed label on frame verso. O...
Canvas, Oil
$620Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 24 in D 2 in
Antique Signed Spanish Flamenco Dancer Framed Elegant Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted Flamenco dancer portrait. Framed. Oil on board. Signed. Image size, 20H by 16L.
Canvas, Oil
$5,255 / set
H 48.43 in W 31.7 in D 33.08 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ITALIAN CAROLEAN HIGH BACK WiNGBACK ARMCHAIRS FOR UPHOLSTERY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of antique Italian / Carolean throne armchairs with ornately carved bases and floral uphols...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$8,215
H 40.56 in W 33.08 in D 31.5 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Peaked Wingback Armchair, Italy ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Ergonomic in its structure, this mid-century armchair showcases the best characteristics of post-war Italian design. These postwar boom years of the 1950s through the 1960s were a gr...
Fabric, Wood
$1,398 / item
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Blue Wool Vintage Armchair, Zenon Baczyk, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The B-7522 armchair was designed in the 1960s by Zenon Baczyk, it was produced by Swarzedz Furniture Factories in Poland. Furniture kept in perfect condition, after full upholstery a...
Velvet, Beech
Pair of antique Howard style tub armchairs
Located in Stroud, GB
Matched pair of generous Howard style Woodstock chairs covered H&S monogrammed faded green organic cotton standing on mahogany sabre legs and original castors. Ref MS179 Dimensions...
Beech
$5,594
H 43.31 in W 24.41 in D 31.5 in
Italian Wingback Chair in original condition, Produced by I.S.A. Bergamo, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Mustard-yellow ISA Bergamo armchair, presumably designed by Gio Ponti, in original condition.
Wood, Fabric
Pair of Vintage Wingback Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage wingback armchairs with beautiful wood carved claw foot legs. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Fabric
Pair of Late 19th Century English Armchairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A well proportioned pair of late 19th Century His and Hers English armchairs. Raised on elegant turned legs with their original castors. Recently restored and newly upholstered in ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$3,932
H 25.99 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Ettore Sottsass Canada Armchair in Blue Velvet and Wood Poltronova 1960s
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Canada settee armchair with a structure in wood, seat, and back in padded blue-green velvet. It was designed by Ettore Sottsass Jr in 1959 and produced by the Italian company Poltro...
Velvet, Wood
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$990
H 31.89 in W 38.19 in D 1.97 in
Verano en el pueblo - Óleo sobre tela - Firmado y enmarcado - Año 1946
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
La obra va firmada por el artista en la parte inferior y fechada del año 1946 El estado de la obra es bueno Se presenta enmarcada la obra (el marco presenta algunas pequeñas faltas...
Oil
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
Velvet, Walnut
$5,400 / set
H 38 in W 27 in D 36 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Wing Back Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback / Hi Back Lounge Chairs / armchairs by Paolo Buffa. These chairs are large, deep and comfortable; They have sensuous lines and a ...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$4,850 / set
H 33.75 in W 26.5 in D 25 in
Pair of Italian Paulo Buffa Style Lounge Chairs. Priced for Reupholstery.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Poula Buiffa style high back lounge chairs. Upholstery is in good condition overall, the legs have assorted blemishes and chips. We have these priced low for the buyer to r...
Upholstery, Walnut
$13,404 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$347Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 6.3 in W 4.34 in D 1.97 in
Elegant Fish-Form Silver-Plated Napkin Holders for Luxury Décor
Located in Wembley, GB
Elegant Fish-Form Silver-Plated Napkin Holders – Sterling Silver Style Luxury Table Décor Bring an element of refined artistry and timeless elegance to your dining or interior setti...
Metal, Silver Leaf, Sheet Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate
$6,000
H 27.56 in W 45.28 in
Large Post Impressionist Oil Painting Depicting A Swedish Lake at Dusk
By Otto Lindberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
This landscape from 1931 is an outstanding example of Otto Lindberg's mature production. Painted most likely in the surroundings of his native Söderhamn, the composition captures the...
Canvas, Oil
$5,453 / set
H 3.55 in W 12.6 in D 6.11 in
20thC Solid Silver Novelty Five-Piece 'Gardening' Condiment Set, Garrard c.1994
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A wonderful 20th Century English novelty solid silver five-piece 'gardening' cruet set. Comprising of a pepper modelled as a watering can, a mustard pot modelled as a flower pot with...
Silver
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 18 in W 22 in D 3 in
Fine Impressionist American School Oil on Canvas; Family Picnic or Outing, 1925
Located in Baltimore, MD
This lovely impressionist painting portrays what appears to be a family outing or picnic. There are many beautifully dressed women with their children in a park setting. Oddly, wha...
Oil
$6,760
H 21.66 in W 25.01 in D 1.58 in
Parisian Cancan Dancers at the Bal Tabarin, Montmartre
Located in PARIS, FR
Johannes Wilhjelm (Nakskov, 1868 – Copenhagen, 1938) Parisian Cancan Dancers at the Bal Tabarin, Montmartre, 1909 Oil on canvas Monogrammed lower right Inscribed with the location...
Canvas, Oil
Bunny Williams: Life in the Garden
Located in New York, NY
Author Bunny Williams, Photographs by Annie Schlechter A natural sequel to the seminal An Affair with a House, this is Bunny Williams’ most ambitious book to date. Inviting us into...
Paper
A 19th Century Bergère Chair
Located in Petworth, GB
19th century George IV mahogany library bergère armchair in the manner of Gillows. With a caned back and seat, curved arms and turned front and splayed back legs on its original cas...
Cane, Mahogany
18th Century French School Portrait of an Actress with Flowers
Located in Beachwood, OH
18th Century French School Portrait of an Actress Oil on canvas 30 x 23 inches 36 x 30 inches, framed
Oil
$10,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 40 in W 27 in D 2 in
Antique American Impressionist Signed Borzoi Dog Portrait Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American impressionist dog portrait landscape painting by James Henry Hagaman (1866 - 1946). Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed. Image size, 35 by 22 inches.
Canvas, Oil
$9,500
H 39.75 in W 32 in D 2.5 in
“Portrait of a Lady in White, c. 1905-10” Impressionist Edwardian Belle Époque
Located in Yardley, PA
“Portrait of a Lady in White, c. 1905-10” by Joseph Oppenheimer (1876-1966). An exceptional portrait by Oppenheimer of a spirited young woman turned in half-profile. This work exemp...
Canvas, Oil
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.
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