Fred Lowen T4 Sofa by Tessa Furniture, Black Leather & Teak, 1970s
By Florence Knoll, TESSA Furniture Co, Percival Lafer, Fred Lowen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Low profile meets high comfort without compromise with this T4 Sofa. This particular piece is an early 70s release, and is designed by Fred Lowen for Tessa Furniture.
Leather, Teak
Mid-century Fred Lowen Tessa Leather Armchair
By Fred Lowen
Located in LYON, FR
Tessa T4 lounge designed for Tessa Furniture by Fred Lowen.
Leather
Sold
H 32.5 in W 29.75 in D 36 in
1970s Fred Lowen for Tessa Black Leather & Teak T4 Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Percival Lafer, Florence Knoll, TESSA Furniture Co, Fred Lowen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Low profile meets high comfort without compromise with this T4 Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set. This particular T4 set is an early 70s release, and is designed by Fred Lowen for Tessa Fur...
Leather, Rope, Teak
Vintage Leather and Teak T4 Lounge Chairs by Fred Lowen for Tessa
By Fred Lowen, TESSA Furniture Co
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These Fred Lowen Model T4 lounge chairs for Tessa Furniture aren’t just seating; they’re sculptural masterpieces from the 1970s that command attention from every angle.
Brass
Danish 1960s Midcentury Settee in Teak and Leather
By France & Daverkosen, Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and elegant small 1950s easy style Danish settee with the frame, legs and armrests in solid teak. Very high design quality and workmanship. The piece is unmarked but the de...
Teak, Leather
$4,455
H 28.75 in W 65.75 in D 32.29 in
1960s Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife 3-Seater Teak Sofa in Leather , Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Skelet in very good original condition - Leather pillows in good original conditions - Patinated leather
Leather, Teak
$2,400Sale Price|40% Off
H 29 in W 72 in D 29 in
Mid century Scandinavian modern black leather sofa 3 seat Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern black leather sofa designed by Hans Olsen. All original soft black leather down filled cushions. Sofa is in good vintage condition all straps are good w...
Leather, Birch
$12,500
H 26.5 in W 92.5 in D 31.5 in
1960s MP-13 Four-Seat Sofa by Percival Lafer in Original Black Leather.
By Percival Lafer
Located in Victoria, BC
Designed by Percival Lafer during the 1960s and produced in Brazil, the MP-13 sofa reflects the combination of generous comfort, exposed construction, and expressive materials that c...
Leather, Hardwood
$11,400
H 29.5 in W 83.5 in D 35.4 in
1960s MP-211 Sofa by Percival Lafer in black leather and rosewood
By Percival Lafer
Located in Victoria, BC
Designed by Percival Lafer during the 1960s, the MP-211 sofa stands as one of the defining seating designs of Brazilian modernism. The piece reflects Lafer’s unique approach to furni...
Leather, Wood
$1,999
H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 29.93 in
Drabert Lobbytop Leather Sofa by Otto Zapf, Black, Modern Design, 1970
By Otto Zapf, Drabert
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This Lobbytop three-seater leather sofa is upholstered in soft, high-quality leather and is in very good condition. The black, smooth leather shows a slight patina on the seat cushio...
Leather
$3,468Sale Price|30% Off
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Sofa in Teak with Black Leather by Arne Vodder
By Komfort, Arne Vodder
Located in Lejre, DK
The three-seater sofa in teak and black leather, designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Komfort in 1960, is an impressive piece of furniture that exudes Scandinavian elegance an...
Leather, Teak
$9,000
H 29.5 in W 62.25 in D 37 in
1970s MP-211 Two-Seater Sofa by Percival Lafer in original black leather
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Victoria, BC
Designed by Percival Lafer and produced by Lafer S.A. in Brazil around 1975, the MP-211 two-seater sofa stands among the most recognizable and technically sophisticated examples of B...
Leather, Jatoba
$1,707
H 30.32 in W 71.66 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Three Seater Sofa in Black Leather Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Vintage three-seater sofa from Denmark, upholstered in black leather and dating from the 1960s. The sofa features six loose foam-filled cushions and stands on turned stained beech le...
Leather
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 80 in D 31 in
Mid Century Scandinavian modern oak 3 seat black leather sofa made in Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern oak 3 seat sofa made in Sweden. Has 3 black seat cushions. Upholstery is black leather foam is high quality and in great condition. The frame is very sturdy and m...
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
$13,250
H 28.35 in W 90.56 in D 35.44 in
Percival Lafer Sofa, Re-upholstered in Leather, Mid-Century Modern, Brazil 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
A rare and beautifully preserved sofa by Percival Lafer, one of Brazil’s most celebrated modernist designers. Known for his innovative use of exotic woods and deeply comfortable upho...
Leather, Wood
$6,240
H 27.5 in W 74.25 in D 29 in
Illum Wikkelso Capella Three Seat Sofa in Rosewood + Black Leather
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Capella three-seat sofa, designed by Illum Wikkelsø for N. Eilersen, Denmark, 1950s-60s. A sculptural rosewood frame paired with black leather upholstery, the matching three-seat...
Leather, Rosewood
Leather and Teak Midcentury Danish Modern Floating Sofa
By Arne Vodder, Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Sharp Danish Mid-Century Modern teak and leather floating low profile sofa.
Leather, Teak
$3,600
H 34 in W 72 in D 39 in
Modern Fred Lowen Black Leather T21 Safari style lounge 3 seat Sofa for Tessa
By Fred Lowen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern Fred Lowen Black Leather T21 Safari style lounge 3 seat Sofa for Tessa. This luxurious, rare, and highly collectible sofa, was designed by Fred Lowen in 1968 for Tessa. The T2...
Leather, Black Walnut
$4,150
H 28 in W 73.5 in D 29.5 in
Svend Aage Eriksen for Glostrup Danish Teak & Leather Three Seat Sofa Ca. 1960s
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Eriksen, Grete Jalk
Located in Peabody, MA
A Danish teak three seat sofa in original soft leather upholstery, designed by Svend Aage Eriksen for Glostrup Mobelfabrik, in the manner of Grete Jalk, who also designed for Glostru...
Leather, Teak
$9,709
H 30.71 in W 72.84 in D 29.53 in
Sofa in Rosewood and Original Black Leather by Ole Wanscher, 1951
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Rosewood and Original Black Leather by Ole Wanscher, 1951 Additional Information: Material: Rosewood and original black leather Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare sofa mo...
Rosewood, Leather
Pair Hotel Silver Rams' Head Salts
Located in New York, NY
Pair hotel silver rams' head salts. Pair neoclassical style tripod form silver plate salts with rams' heads terminating in hoof feet with stretcher to central ball finial all beneat...
Silver Plate
'Trinket Box' by Joseph Ellwood for Six Dots Design
Located in London, GB
Joseph Ellwood is a British designer and maker, he has been named one of 10 'Future Icons' in design by Wallpaper* magazine, collaborated with the luxury brands Rimowa and Maison Mar...
Aluminum
Zodiac Copper Wall Art
Located in Antwerp, BE
Zodiac copper wall art. Diameter:50 cm. Depth:3 cm.
Copper
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
$221 / item
H 27.2 in W 9.1 in D 9.1 in
Aurora Tall Vase, Handmade Organic Shape in Subtle Texture Grey
Located in New York, US
Unique and organic shape featuring a stunning hand-crafted textures giving a touch of elegance to any space. Each piece is the work of individual artisan, making each piece one-of-a-...
Terracotta
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 15 in W 18.25 in D 0.1 in
"Lion and Gazelle, " Fabulous Art Deco Mural Study in Black and Rust
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Full of color and movement, this detailed study for a room dominated by a monumental Art Deco mural was painted by a French artist, perhaps for an interior design firm in Bordeaux. T...
Paint
Contemporary Black Stool in Iroko Wood, Senufo by Arno Declercq
By Arno Declercq
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Black Stool in Iroko Wood, Senufo by Arno Declercq Material: Iroko Wood and Burned Steel Dimensions: Dimensions: 50 cm H x 30 cm W Made by hand, in Belgium. Arno Decl...
Steel
$6,560 / set
H 31.7 in W 23.04 in D 18.9 in
Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Dark Green Leather, 1977, Set of 2
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, Dark Green leather, Italy, 1977, set of two. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the re...
Leather
Devotional Triptych Engraved with Depictions of the Madonna
Located in London, GB
This excellent bone triptych is a highly rare and unusual piece which features wonderfully-detailed engravings of the Madonna. The triptych is shaped like an arch, and backed onto a ...
Wood, Bone
$4,112 / set
H 25.99 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
1900s Italy Pair of Bedroom Armchairs Art Nouveau with Stool Hand-Carved Walnut
By Carlo Zen
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1900s Italy budoir, pair of bedroom armchairs Art Nouveau with stool in hand-carved walnut, restored and polished to wax. Made new upholstery Measure armchairs cm: H 66\45, W 55, ...
Fabric, Walnut
1920s Small Beige Vellum Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful hat trunk features a very warm cream color vellum and golden brass locks. Its interior is in beige canvas. Clean and fresh original interior . It could be a wonderful ...
Leather
$14,700 / item
H 27.56 in W 17.72 in D 45.28 in
Bar Cart in Tropical Brazilian Hardwood, Contemporary Design
By Rahyja Afrange
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This tea cart or bar cart made of tropical Brazilian hardwood evokes the ancient ritual of making tea, which endures as one of the few things we cannot speed up. In our accelerated c...
Brass
Beacon 30 Sconce
By Allied Maker
Located in Glen Cove, NY
First released in 2016, we’re excited to re-introduce our classic Beacon 30" Sconce with completely re-engineered and upgraded hardware. Notably, a solid brass 5-axis machined ring h...
Brass
American Mural of New York City Harbor, Hand-Painted, 19th Century
Located in Queens, NY
American (circa 1880) painted mural of a panoramic view of the New York City harbor with boats & city landmarks. Originally in the American Stock Exchange. 79 feet wide.
Paint
Teal Leather and Light Antique Brass Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Sofa by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholstery, and ...
Steel
19th Century Mahogany Writing Cabinet
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century mahogany bookcase / writing cabinet in the style of Gillows. The cabinet with a lift up lid revealing a fitted writing interior with a leather top writing slope, circa 1...
Mahogany
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.