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Black Torsion Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Ki Set of Eight
By Giancarlo Piretti, KI Krueger International
Located in Topeka, KS
Excellent set of eight black Torsion dining chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti for KI. There are
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ohio Chair by Namit Khanna
By Namit Khanna
Located in Moradabad, IN
and finished with a radiant finish, it personifies understated elegance. A cross between a chair and a
Category
2010s Indian Chairs
Materials
Iron
OHIO chair by Namit Khanna
By Namit Khanna
Located in Moradabad, IN
and finished with a radiant finish, it personifies understated elegance. A cross between a chair and a
Category
2010s Indian Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of 6 Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967
By Tobia Scarpa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 6 Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967
The chair, which has now
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 23.23 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 6
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black lacquered, Italy, 1965, set of six.
The
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Gervasoni Straw Chair in Light Grey Aluminium Frame with Woven Resin Fiber Seat
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simple and refined, the Straw 23/24 chair family, with and without armrests, is characterised by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Resin
H 32.68 in W 19.3 in D 25.2 in
Set of 6 Black Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967
By Tobia Scarpa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 6 Black Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967
The chair, which has
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 23.23 in
Set of 6 Black Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967
By Tobia Scarpa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 6 Black Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967
The chair, which has
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 23.23 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 6
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, red leather, Italy, 1965, set of six.
Iconic
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Plywood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 12
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black lacquered, Italy, 1965, set of twelve
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
H 32.09 in W 18.71 in D 18.12 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 10
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black lacquered, Italy, 1965, set of ten
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
H 32.09 in W 18.71 in D 18.12 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 16
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black lacquered, Italy, 1965, set of sixteen
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
H 32.09 in W 18.71 in D 18.12 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 14
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black lacquered, Italy, 1965, set of fourteen
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Lacquer, Walnut
H 32.09 in W 18.71 in D 18.12 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 14
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1965, set of fourteen
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Plywood
H 32.09 in W 18.71 in D 18.12 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 16
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1965, set of sixteen
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Plywood
H 32.09 in W 18.71 in D 18.12 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 16
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, red leather, Italy, 1965, set of sixteen
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Plywood
H 32.09 in W 18.71 in D 18.12 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 10
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1965, set of ten
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Plywood
H 32.09 in W 18.71 in D 18.12 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 14
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, red leather, Italy, 1965, set of fourteen
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Plywood
H 32.09 in W 18.71 in D 18.12 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 12
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1965, set of twelve
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Plywood
H 32.09 in W 18.71 in D 18.12 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 8
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1965, set of eight
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Plywood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1965, set of six
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Plywood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1965, set of four
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Plywood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, red leather, Italy, 1965, set of ten.
Iconic
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Plywood
H 32.09 in W 18.71 in D 18.12 in
Set of 2 Black Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 2 Black Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967
The chair, which has
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 23.23 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Red Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four Model 121 dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 23.23 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, red leather, Italy, 1965, set of eight
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Plywood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Red Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of ten Model 121 dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 23.23 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Red Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six Model 121 dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 23.23 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Red Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of ten Model 121 dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 23.23 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Leather Model 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of ten Model 121 dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 23.23 in
Gervasoni Straw Lounge Chair in Light Grey Aluminium Frame and Woven Resin Fiber
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simple and refined, the Straw 25 lounge chair is characterised by the structure in tubular
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Resin
H 27.96 in W 27.17 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Vintage Italian DSC 106 Side Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
chair (1992, two G Mark Award 1994), and Torsion seat collection (1995-6, G Mark Award 1997). Currently
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 19.3 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa per Cassina Model 121 Leather Walnut Dinning Chairs, 1967
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
Exciting Italian style for this group of six chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in
8 Scarpa 121 Chairs in Black Leather & Pale Wood for Cassina Italy, 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Mario Bellini, Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Set of eight Model 121 dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Ash
H 31.89 in W 18.71 in D 21.66 in
Ohio Padded by Namit Khanna
By Namit Khanna
Located in Moradabad, IN
and finished with a radiant finish, it personifies understated elegance. A cross between a chair and a
Category
2010s Indian Chairs
Materials
Iron
Ohio Padded by Namit Khanna
By Namit Khanna
Located in Moradabad, IN
and finished with a radiant finish, it personifies understated elegance. A cross between a chair and a
Category
2010s Indian Chairs
Materials
Iron
FINE PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S ViCTORIAN PORTARLINGTON SOFAS
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
also have the unique, Howard & Son's torsion support beams along the bases
The cushion configuration
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 39.57 in W 75.99 in D 32.49 in
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 HOWARD & SON TWO SEAT SOFA STAMPED READY FOR UPHOLSTERY
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
torsion beam is present and lastly all the castors are stamped Howard & Son's LTD London
The sofa has
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 28.55 in W 58.27 in D 31.5 in
ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HOWARD & SON TWO SEAT SOFA FULLY STAMPED READY FOR UPHOLSTERY
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
with the order number above, the central torsion beam (Another sign of an original Howard) has the
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 33.47 in W 62.8 in D 33.47 in
COMFORTABLE HOWARD & SON'S VICTORIAN 2-3 SEAT SOFA FOR REUPHOLSTERY RESTORATiON
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
webbed. The sofa has the Howard torsion beam to the base which is covered by the hessian base cover but
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 34.26 in W 63.39 in D 34.65 in
Gervasoni Straw Armchair in Light Grey Aluminium Frame with Woven Resin Fiber
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simple and refined, the Straw 23/24 chair family, with and without armrests, is characterised by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Resin
H 32.68 in W 22.84 in D 25.2 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather 121 + 778 Dining Set for Cassina, 1967
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
A dining set composed of four “model 121” dining chairs and a “model 778” dining table designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 23.23 in
Pair of Large Designer Thomas Bernstrand Honken Bla Station Armchairs
By Bernstrand & Borselius
Located in GB
tubing, a bottom plate of 6 mm steel and a sitting basket of expanded metal this frame is torsionally
Category
20th Century Swedish Industrial Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.71 in W 39.97 in D 33.86 in
‘Chino’ Herman Miller Studio 7.5 Setu Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Studio 7.5 1
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
. This revolutionary chair uses a malleable polypropylene skeleton instead of the tradition 'torsion bar
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1968, Set of 10
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, 1968, black leather, set of ten.
One of the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1968, Set of 14
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, 1968, black lacquered, set of fourteen.
One
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
1970s Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” Chair
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Pasadena, TX
system (1973); Xylon Chair (1992, two G Mark Awards 1994); and the Torsion Seating Collection (1995-6, G
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Giancarlo Piretti "Plona" Chairs for Castelli, Italy, 1970
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
); the System 61 modular sofa system (1973); Xylon Chair (1992, two G Mark Awards 1994); and the Torsion
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set of Four Model 121 Chairs for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
. These chairs are very well detailed and feature various original design elements such as the gap in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1968, Set of 8
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, 1968, set of eight
Once again we see the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Plywood, Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1968, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, 1968, set of eight
Once again we see the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Plywood
Set of FourWalter Knoll Andoo Chairs in Leather with Walnut Legs
By Walter Knoll
Located in New York, NY
. Flexible back with torsions springs.
Category
2010s European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, red leather, Italy, 1965, set of four.
Iconic
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Plywood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black lacquered, Italy, 1965, set of six
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black lacquered, Italy, 1965, set of eight
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, red leather, Italy, 1965, set of six.
Iconic
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Plywood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight Model 121 dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 23.23 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 12
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, red leather, Italy, 1965, set of twelve
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Plywood
H 32.09 in W 18.71 in D 18.12 in
Set of 4 Black Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 6 Black Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967
The chair, which has
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 23.23 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of ten Model 121 dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 23.23 in
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There is a range of torsion chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct torsion chairs — often made from wood, walnut and animal skin — can elevate any home. Find 25 antique and vintage torsion chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of torsion chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of torsion chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, modern and industrial torsion chairs are of considerable interest. Many torsion chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina and Gervasoni produced popular torsion chairs that are worth a look.
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Prices for torsion chairs start at $700 and top out at $53,120 with the average selling for $22,891.
Finding the Right seating for You
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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