$4,000
H 25.4 in W 21.66 in D 25.99 in
Teiza Isu, Lounge Chair by Junzo Sakakura & Daisaku Cho, Tendo Mokko, Japan
By Tendo Mokko, Daisaku Cho, Junzo Sakakura
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A refined and sculptural lounge chair born from the visionary collaboration between Daisaku Cho and
Fabric, Plywood
$20,000 / set
H 25.2 in W 21.66 in D 27.17 in
Pairs of low lounge chairs, Teiza Isu by Daisaku Cho, Japan, 1970s
By Daisaku Cho
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Low lounge chairs designed by Daisaku Cho in collaboration with Junzo Sakakura, produced by Tendo
Wood
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 21.26 in D 22.84 in
Chuza Isu low chair by Junzo Sakakura for Tendo Mokko, circa 1960
By Junzo Sakakura
Located in Venezia, VENETO
that draws an organic curve is attractive. Compared to the iconic Teiza Isu low chair, the high seating
Fabric, Plywood, Beech
Teiza Chair by Junzo Sakakura for Tendo Mokko
By Junzo Sakakura
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Teiza chair by Junzo Sakakura for Tendo Mokko. There are few existing works in the early days, and
Teak, Plywood
Sold
H 25.4 in W 21.66 in D 25.99 in
Lounge Chair Designed by Junzo Sakakura for Tendo Mokko with Case Leather
By Tendo Mokko, Daisaku Cho, Junzo Sakakura
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Teiza chair by Junzo Sakakura for Tendo Mokko. There are few existing works in the early days, and
Leather, Plywood
Daisaku Choh "Bachi" Chair, 1996, Japan
By Daisaku Cho
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
furniture including Teiza Chair that was exhibited at Triennale in Milan. In 1972, established his own
Wood
Teiza Isu by Junzo Sakakura and Daisaku Cho
By Tendo Mokko, Junzo Sakakura, Daisaku Cho
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
representatives of Japanese modernist architecture. Therefore, it is estimated that the design of this chair also
Teak
Junzo Sakakura & Daisaku Cho, Table for Tendo Mokko, 1970s
By Tendo Mokko, Daisaku Cho
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Teiza Chair that was exhibited at Triennale in Milan. In 1972, established his own studio. Had been busy
Plywood, Teak
Teiza Isu by Junzo Sakakura and Daisaku Cho 1960's
By Tendo Mokko, Junzo Sakakura, Daisaku Cho
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
representatives of Japanese modernist architecture. Therefore, it is estimated that the design of this chair also
Teak
Pair of Teiza Isu by Junzo Sakakura and Daisaku Cho
By Tendo Mokko, Daisaku Cho, Junzo Sakakura
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
representatives of Japanese modernist architecture. Therefore, it is estimated that the design of this chair also
Teak
Sold
H 25.4 in W 21.66 in D 25.99 in
Lounge Chair Designed by Junzo Sakakura Manufactured by Tendo Mokko in Japan
By Tendo Mokko, Junzo Sakakura, Daisaku Cho
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Teiza chair by Junzo Sakakura for Tendo Mokko. It was used in a Traditional Japanese inn.
Fabric, Plywood
Sold
H 25.4 in W 21.66 in D 25.99 in
Lounge Chair Designed by Junzo Sakakura Manufactured by Tendo Mokko in Japan
By Tendo Mokko, Daisaku Cho, Junzo Sakakura
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Teiza chair by Junzo Sakakura for Tendo Mokko. It was used in a traditional Japanese inn.
Fabric, Plywood
Teiza Isu by Junzo Sakakura and Daisaku Cho / Yellow
By Daisaku Cho, Tendo Mokko, Junzo Sakakura
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
representatives of Japanese modernist architecture. Therefore, it is estimated that the design of this chair also
Teak
Pair of Teiza Isu by Junzo Sakakura and Daisaku Cho
By Tendo Mokko, Daisaku Cho, Junzo Sakakura
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
representatives of Japanese modernist architecture. Therefore, it is estimated that the design of this chair also
Teak
Teiza Chair by Daisaku Choh for Tendo, Japan, 1960
By Daisaku Cho, Tendo Mokko
Located in Wilnis, UT
Eye-catching Teiza chair designed by Daisaku Choh, manufactured by Tendo in Japan in 1960. This
Beech, Fabric, Plywood
Teiza Chair by Daisaku Choh for Tendo, Japan, 1960
By Tendo Mokko, Daisaku Cho
Located in Wilnis, UT
Eye-catching Teiza chair designed by Daisaku Choh, manufactured by Tendo in Japan in 1960. This
Beech, Fabric, Plywood
Teiza Chair by Daisaku Choh for Tendo, Japan, 1960
By Tendo Mokko, Daisaku Cho
Located in Wilnis, UT
Eye-catching Teiza chair designed by Daisaku Choh, manufactured by Tendo in Japan in 1960. This
Beech, Fabric, Plywood
Pair of Teiza Chairs by Daisaku Choh for Tendo, Japan, 1960
By Tendo Mokko, Daisaku Cho
Located in Wilnis, UT
Stunning pair of teiza chairs designed by Daisaku Choh, manufactured by Tendo in Japan, circa 1960
Teak, Fabric, Plywood
Japanese "Teiza" Chair by Daisaku Choh
By Daisaku Cho
Located in Cathedral City, CA
This chair was designed by Daisaku Choh for the Japanese exhibition booth at the 12th Milano
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$1,970
H 72.05 in W 43.9 in D 1.58 in
1910s-30s Japanese antique Itado, wabi sabi wide wooden sliding door
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese antique Itado, thick wooden sliding door made of Sugi Cedar, for both interior & exterior use. Manufactured in circa 1910s -1930s (Taisho to early Showa period), estimate fr...
Wood, Cedar
Noble Collection Board
By Japanese Studio
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have rethought the design of the standard kevint shelf and given it a modern twist. The word "kevint" is German for "cabinet". In Japan, it refers to a medicine cabinet. It is sai...
Iron
$3,500
H 37 in W 22.75 in D 31.25 in
Expertly Restored - Japanese Tendo Mokko "Heron" Cognac Leather Lounge Chair
By Tendo Mokko
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Leather, Wood, Beech
Japanese Low Table, Wabi-sabi, 1920s, Japan
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
The antique low table, that was crafted from old Japanese wood. The top panel has been roughly shaved and showcases various marks and scratches that tell a story of its history. It...
Wood
$3,500
H 75.6 in W 47.84 in D 2.37 in
Japanese Antique Iron Plate Door 1860s-1900s / Low Table Sofa Table Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an iron plate sliding door made in Japan. It is a rare door made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s), and the craftsmanship of the time still lives on today. The structure is m...
Iron
Inui Saburo Coffee Table for Tendo Mokko, Circa 1960s
By Saburo Inui
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Stunning coffee table in bent zelkova wood, designed by Saburo Inui, manufactured by Tendo Mokko in Japan in the 1960s. This beautiful table is a very representative piece for Japane...
Bentwood
Rattan Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi , Circa 1980s
By Isamu Kenmochi, Yamakawa Rattan
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Rattan sofa designed by Isamu Kenmochi and manufactured by Yamakawa Rattan. Circa 1980s. No restorations or modifications have been made. The cushion is also original vintage condition.
Upholstery, Rattan
Low Coffee Table, Saburo Inui, Tendo Mokko, 1960s
By Saburo Inui
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Coffee table by Saburo Inui in bentwood. Manufactured by Tendo Mokko in the year 1960s in Japan. This coffee table is signature piece of Inui for traditional Japanese culture with it...
Bentwood
On Hold|$6,600
H 28.35 in W 33.47 in D 31.89 in
Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi for Yamakawa Rattan, 1960s, Japan
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A beautifully crafted rattan lounge chair by Isamu Kenmochi, one of Japan’s foremost modernist designers. This piece reflects Kenmochi’s celebrated approach of merging traditional Ja...
Rattan
George Nakashima Origins Headboard by Widdicomb
By George Nakashima
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nakashima design headboard for a king or queen sized bed for his Origins series by Widdicomb, 1959. Constructed of East Indian Laurel wood in the original Sundra finish, clean...
Elm
$32,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 12 in W 39 in D 55 in
Japanese Modern Coffee Table By Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko
By Isamu Kenmochi, Tendo Mokko
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Immerse yourself in the elegance of mid-century modern design with this authentic Isamu Kenmochi coffee table, crafted by the esteemed Tendo Mokko company in the 1960s. This piece is...
Oak, Bentwood
Rattan Stool by Isamu Kenmochi for Yamakawa Rattan, Japan
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A charming rattan stool designed by Isamu Kenmochi in the 1960s and produced by Yamakawa Rattan in 1990s, one of Japan’s most esteemed rattan manufacturers. The soft, organic silhoue...
Rattan
$40,600
H 29.3 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner "Costela" Lounge Chair, Brazil, 1953
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
The Costela armchair is an iconic Brazilian Mid-Century Modern piece. It was designed by Martin Eisler (1913 - 1977) in 1953 and manufactured by the companies Móveis Artesanal and Fo...
Steel
Isamu Noguchi, Akari, 35N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
An Akari model “35N” by Isamu Noguchi. This sculptural light construction features an original finish with washi and bamboo accents, tied together with black metal. Originally han...
Metal
$3,800
H 26.75 in W 28.75 in D 23.5 in
Saburo Inui, "Ply Chair" Lounge Chair, Walnut Plywood, Tendo Mokko, Japan, 1960s
By Tendo Mokko, Saburo Inui
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut plywood "Ply Chair" lounge chair designed by Saburo Inui and produced by Tendo Mokko, Japan, 1960s. Seat Height (inches): 14.5" Arm Height (inches): 22.75" All items ship...
Walnut
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.