1950 Midcentury Modern Rob Parry Set of Two Teak Lounge Chairs
By De Ster Gelderland, R. Perry
Located in Antwerp, BE
These stylish armchairs are a beautiful example of Scandinavian design furniture from the Mid-Century Modern period, a movement that was popular from the 1950s to the 1970s and is kn...
Wool, Teak
Charles O. Perry Dada Sculpture for Gavina, Wood Structure, 1970
By Gavina, Charles O. Perry
Located in Torino, Piemonte
In his later years, Perry diversified into developing chair designs, jewelry, and a number of sculptural puzzles for the Museum of Modern Art and the Smithsonian Institution.
Wood
$1,200
"Office Chairs, Trucks & Golden Light, Perry County, AL" - Southern Photography
By Jerry Siegel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Photographer Jerry Siegel was born and raised in Selma and graduated from the Art Institute of Atlanta. His first monograph, “Facing South: Portraits of Southern Artists,” was publis...
Inkjet
Perry Dining Chair in Leather
By Essential Home
Located in New York, NY
The Perry dining chair, inspired by the most famous occasional designs, features a body structure produced in solid walnut wood, which makes it a durable and solid chair.
Brass
Vintage Krueger Perry Stacking Side Chairs
By Charles Perry & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by sculptor, architect and designer Charles O. Perry, the Krueger Perry stacking chair was the first high-density stacking chair to harness the benefits of passive ergonomics.
Sold
H 29.93 in W 25.99 in D 21.26 in
Mid-Century Desk Chair by Perry King & Santiago Miranda for Planula, Italy
By Perry King and Santiago Miranda
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Desk Chair by Perry King & Santiago Miranda for Planula, Italy, 1970s
Chrome
Sold
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 25.99 in
Planula Swivel Desk Chairs by Perry King and Santiago Miranda, 1970s
By Perry King and Santiago Miranda, Planula
Located in amstelveen, NL
We also have a matching large office chair available.
Aluminum
Sold
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Planula Swivel Desk Chair by Perry King and Santiago Miranda, 1970s
By Perry King and Santiago Miranda, Planula
Located in amstelveen, NL
Perry King and Santiago Miranda for Planula, attributed to Ettore Sottsass, Italy, 1970s.
Aluminum
Sold
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Planula Swivel Desk Chair by Perry King and Santiago Miranda, 1970s
By Perry King and Santiago Miranda, Ettore Sottsass, Planula
Located in amstelveen, NL
Planula desk chair, Perry King and Santiago Miranda for Planula, attributed to Ettore Sottsass, Italy, 1970s This rare office chair has a very distinct aesthetic that is synonymous ...
Aluminum
HOWARD PERRY ROTHBERG SET OF 4 CHAIRS
Located in New York, NY
Set of four custom-made side chairs upholstered in a brown and beige chevron pattern raffia.
Wood, Fabric
Single Robert Parry Easy Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single lounge chair by Robert Perry.
Metal
Sold
H 30.32 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Perry King and Santiago Miranda desk chair for Planula - Italy, 1970s
By Perry King and Santiago Miranda
Located in London, GB
Perry King is a British designer who specialised in industrial design before moving to Italy in the early 60’s.
Suede
Sold
H 30.32 in W 25.6 in D 25.99 in
Planula Swivel Desk Arm Chairs by Perry King and Santiago Miranda, 1970s
By Perry King and Santiago Miranda, Ettore Sottsass, Planula
Located in amstelveen, NL
Planula desk armchairs, Perry King and Santiago Miranda for Planula, attributed to Ettore Sottsass, Italy, 1970s, set of 4.
Aluminum
“Ball Puzzle” Sculpture by Charles Owen Perry
By Charles O. Perry
Located in Bastrop, TX
In addition to large-scale sculptures, Mr. Perry created jewelry, chairs and puzzles.An architect by training, he moved to Italy after winning the prestigious Rome Prize in architect...
Metal, Bronze
Set of Two Ettore Sottsass "Planula" Chairs
By Planula di Agliana 1, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Set of two Ettore Sottsass and Perry King chairs. Produced by Planula di Agliana Italy, real cutting edge Italian design of the 1970s.
Wool
$995
H 11.5 in W 13.75 in D 6.5 in
Contemporary Signed Modern Abstract Constructivist Styled Wooden Oak Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This contemporary abstract wooden sculpture was done by Czeslaw Budny a Polish-Canadian artist in the constructivist style circa 2019. This sculpture was made entirely of up-cycled, ...
Wood, Oak
$995
H 19 in W 15 in D 12 in
Signed Modern Abstract Constructivist Styled Wooden Oak Sculpture Czeslaw Budny
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This contemporary abstract wooden sculpture was done by Czeslaw Budny a Polish-Canadian artist in the constructivist style circa 2019. This sculpture was made entirely of up-cycled, ...
Wood, Oak
$2,400
H 11.3 in W 17 in
"Wesley Chapel, Pike County, AL" - Southern Photography - Christenberry
By Jerry Siegel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Photographer Jerry Siegel was born and raised in Selma, Alabama and graduated from the Art Institute of Atlanta. His first monograph, “Facing South: Portraits of Southern Artists,” w...
Inkjet
Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chairs, 1960s. Set of 2.
By Johannes Andersen, Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chairs, 1960s. Set of 2. Pair of lovely Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern easy chairs in solid teak. Beautifully sculpted details and curved armrests with a ...
Teak
$4,760 / set
H 30 in W 29 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Pair of Lounge Chairs in Teak & Beech by Arne Vodder, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Danish lounge chairs features a refined blend of teak and beech wood, showcasing the sculptural lines and organic elegance of Arne Vodder’s celebrat...
Fabric, Beech, Teak
$2,670 / set
H 24.41 in W 30.12 in D 28.75 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Teak Lounge Chairs in Wool Bouclé, 1960s
Located in Rødding, DK
A pair of Danish teak lounge chairs, 1960s. Solid teak frames with a clean, open construction that reads well from every angle — the joinery is precise and the proportions are well-r...
Fabric, Teak
$596Sale Price / set|57% Off
H 36 in W 28.5 in D 25.25 in
Midcentury Walnut Danish Style Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this great pair of vintage lounge chairs that are made out of walnut.
Walnut
$750
H 20 in W 8 in D 6 in
Handcarved Wooden Abstract Sculpture by Ralph Peplow of California (1907-1987)
Located in Oakland, CA
Handcarved abstract sculpture by Californian artist Ralph Peplow (1907-1987), an organic form created out of hardwood with it's expressive graining and fluid lines. Stamped by the a...
Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs, USA, 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elevate your living space with this exquisite pair of mid-century modern lounge chairs, handcrafted in the USA. Built upon sturdy oak frames with a refined walnut stain, these chairs...
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Open Arm Walnut Lounge Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut open arm lounge chairs Offered is a beautifully pair of original lounge chairs by Cintique. They are all original and feature the original green ...
Walnut
$8,790 / set
H 29.14 in W 26.38 in D 28.75 in
Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of vintage Teak Lounge Chairs, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner Hans Wegner - Model GE-270 Lounge Chairs, 1956 A pair of classic Hans Wegner lounge chairs produced by iconic producers: Getama in Gedsted, Denmark in the 1950s. Restor...
Teak
$3,177 / set
H 29.93 in W 27.96 in D 29.93 in
Pair of Danish mid-century modern 1960s teak Lounge chairs by Grete Jalk
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of lounge chairs by one of the few Danish female mid-century furniture in the refined teak woodwork. A beautiful pair of chairs with organic shapes and clean lines giving them a ...
Teak
$3,200
H 29.14 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 in
Pair of Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Lounge Chair Armchair, Denmark, 1960
By Grete Jalk
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-century teak lounge chair armchair, Denmark 1960. Set of 2 ! New uoholstery in torquois blue.
Fabric, Teak
$4,911 / set
H 26.78 in W 28.35 in D 29.53 in
Danish Pair of Lounge Chairs in Oak by Niels Koefoed, 1960s
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Beautiful pair of easy chairs designed by Niels Koefoed around 1960. Very nice sculptural frames in solid oak with a nice patina thanks to age and use. Newly upholstered cushions wit...
Fabric, Oak
$450
H 12.75 in W 11 in D 5.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Wooden Sculpture, Hand-Carved, USA, 1960s
Located in Oakland, CA
Freeform abstract wooden sculpture, hand-carved forms that are connected via dowels and mounted on a black wooden base. Each element of the sculpture relate to one another to create ...
Wood, Paint
Gunnar Kanevad, Swedish pinewood sculpture, wooden puzzle, 1970s
By Gunnar Kanevad 1
Located in Forserum, SE
A decorative sculpture in the form of a wooden puzzle, crafted from solid pine by Swedish artist Gunnar Kanevad (1930–2019). It features two human silhouettes sawn from a pinewood cu...
Pine
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.
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