$7,669 / item
Unique Erythro Clay Chair by Ia Kutateladze
By IAAI Studio- Ia Kutateladze
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique erythro clay chair by Ia Kutateladze Unique piece Dimensions: W 45 x H 74 cm Materials: Raw black clay “Playground for Salvation” was created entirely during quarantine, in...
Clay
$1,252 / item
Unique Sculptural Chair, Zara by Gustavo Dias
By Gustavo Dias
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique sculptural chair, Zara by Gustavo Dias Zara chair Wood: Different woods are available Designer: Gustavo Dias Dimensions: 74 x 35 x 30 cm Gustavo Dias One of the most i...
Wood
$754 / item
Unique Nami Chair by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique nami chair by Hatsu Dimensions: D 50 x W 57 x H 65 cm Materials: Uphostered seating on powdercoated steel frame Hatsu is a design studio based in Mumbai that creates mod...
Steel
Unique Sculptural Ceramic Purple Chair by Austin Coudriet
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Sculptural Ceramic Purple Chair by Austin Coudriet.
Ceramic, Stoneware
4 Chairs 1960s by Nilson Jonsson for Troeds, Sweden
By Hugo Troeds
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 4 Unique Chairs by Swedish Manufacturer Troeds Model: Garmi, Designed by Nils Jonsson in the 1960s Discover timeless elegance with this exclusive set of four chairs from Swed...
Teak
$2,533 / item
Unique Jeeves Chair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Jeeves chair by Collector Materials: Antracite Metal lacquerd frame structure.
Metal
$20,000 / item
Brass Bow Tie Chair Unique Dining Chair by Zhoujie Zhang
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chairs from the Brass Collection are the second series of objects developed with Endless Forms, Zhoujie’s own digitalized fabrication system that generates an ever-changing family of...
Brass
$20,000 / item
Brass Bow Tie Chair Unique Dining Chair by Zhoujie Zhang
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chairs from the Brass Collection are the second series of objects developed with Endless Forms, Zhoujie’s own digitalized fabrication system that generates an ever-changing family of...
Brass
Henry Olko Pair of Mid-Century Modern Square Series Rattan Armchairs
By Henry Olko, Willow and Reed
Located in Stamford, CT
These unique chairs are from Olko's Square series. - Substantial and sturdy rattan and hardwood construction with precision cane detail.
Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
$3,900 / set
Unique Swiveling Lounge Chairs by Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A standout pair of swiveling lounge chairs by Weiman, offering a perfect blend of comfort, craftsmanship, and distinctive mid-century design. Known for producing high-quality America...
Fabric
Mid-century Original Vintage Chair Lupina by Niko Kralj For Stol Kamnik 1960s
By Niko Kralj, Stol Kamnik
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Invest in the elegance and allure of mid-century design with this unique chair.
Metal
Vintage Cherner Chair with a unique cowhide cover
By Norman Cherner
Located in Paris, FR
Super rare Cherner chair: a 1958 Design Icon in a unique cowhide cover.
Cowhide, Walnut
Contemporary White Corner Chair Handcrafted with 3300 Dice by Lagranja Design
By Lagranja Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
A collection made up of two unique chairs constructed from a tubular metal structure with a covering of 3.300 dice, each measuring 16x16mm.
Steel
Unique Hand Painted Children's Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful, one-of-a-kind rocking chair would make any child pretty happy. It's a very unique piece, with a satisfying texture and eye-catching butterflies, caterpillars, and uni...
Plaster, Wood
Grete Jalk Unique Children Chair Produced in Denmark
By Grete Jalk
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Unique children chair designed by Grete Jalk. Produced in Denmark.
Wood
$35,789 / item
Shadow Of Zierre Unique Oak Chair by Alun Heslop
Located in Geneve, CH
Shadow Of Zierre Unique Oak Chair by Alun Heslop Dimensions: D 165 x W 82 x H 100 cm Materials: Carved, weather blasted, bleached and scorched oak wood In the presence of that which...
Wood, Oak
Vintage Coastal John Wisner for Ficks Reed Lounge Chairs - A Pair
By Ficks Reed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The pair is in good vintage condition, exhibiting natural discoloration and age-appropriate wear to the unfinished wood seats, which enhances the authenticity and desirable patina of...
Bamboo, Reed
Unique Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Side Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern lounge chair features a unique barrel backrest that slants downward.
Faux Leather
Unique sculptural metal chair, France 1960s
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Unique sculptural metal chair, France 1960s. Beautiful aerodynamic flowing shapes resulting in an outstanding sculptural object.
Metal
Pair of Italian Loung Chairs Unique
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Long Island, NY
Unique Pieces made in Italy .
Oak
$13,014 / item
Unique Vaga Chair in Moleanos Limestone by Rosana Sousa
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Vaga Chair in Moleanos Limestone by Rosana Sousa.
Limestone
Unique American Art Deco Side or Boudoir Chair
Located in North Bergen, NJ
This 1930s American Art Deco chair practically invites you to plop down and relax. It is unusual enough that you won’t see another one like it on the block but it is so comfortable t...
$1,996Sale Price / set|20% Off
Very Low Seat Height Antique Tea Gossip Chairs in The French Louis XV Style
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These unique chairs offer a distinctive blend of historical charm and exceptional comfort, perfect for creating an inviting space for conversation and relaxation.
Walnut
$4,175Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Five Italian Wood and Velvet Chairs
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
Bring home a piece of history, a timeless work of art, an experience that will transport you through time every time you take a seat on these unique chairs. This set is much more tha...
Velvet, Wood
Wonderful and Unique Dining Chairs by Theodor Hellberg
By Theodor Hellberg
Located in Munich, DE
A unique pair - handcrafted in two kinds of wood 1935 - by cabinetmaker Theodor Hellberg located in Norrköping/ Denmark.
Wood
Unique Hand-Carved Totem Chair by Paolo Rossi, Italy
Located in Roma, RM
One-of-a-kind sculptural “Totem” chair by Italian artist Paolo Rossi, handcrafted from reclaimed wood with hammered iron and salvaged metal elements. This striking vertical chair tr...
Wrought Iron
$1,263 / item
Unique Gold Nami Chair by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique nami chair by Hatsu. Dimensions: D 50 x W 57 x H 65 cm.
Steel
Antique Hand Carved Tiger Oak Gothic Revival Desk or Hall Chair w. Leather Seat
Located in Lisse, NL
No matter where you decide to use it or have it on display, this antique European workmanship Gothic chair will never fail to impress. Mind you, our price for this unique chair ev...
Brass
Unique Heye Chair in Gradient White & Black PETG by UNICOGGETTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Heye Chair in Gradient White & Black PETG by UNICOGGETTO Dimensions: D 66,3 x W 61,6 x H 73,5 cm.
Other
Pair of Wrought Iron chairs by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Whitstable, GB
Awesome unique chairs by Zanine! In true 1950s style, these rare and unique pieces are testimony of the genius of Zanine, a self taught artist who kept innovating and pushing bar...
Wrought Iron
Unique Woven Nubi Chair in Black Recycled PETG by UNICOGGETTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Woven Nubi Chair in Black Recycled PETG by UNICOGGETTO Dimensions: D 60 x W 64,1 x H 64,6 cm.
Other
Black Flower 1, unique sculptural chair by Ennio Nonni
By Ennio Nonni
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The hand crafted structure is made from iron, details as butterfly and globe ends are made from ceramic and could be golden or white, while seating a is a ceramic tile hand painted b...
Iron
$2,100Sale Price / set|25% Off
Pair of Unique Italian Savonarola Carved Antique Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of unique carved wood Savonarola side chairs for a entry way, dining table, slipper chairs.
Wood
Unique Nubi Chair in Gradient White & Black PETG by UNICOGGETTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Nubi Chair in Gradient White & Black PETG by UNICOGGETTO Dimensions: D 60 x W 61,7 x H 64,3 cm.
Other
Unusual Northern Swedish Antique Unique Country Folk Art Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Unusual primitive country chair in folk art from Northern Sweden. The chair is a one of a kind piece made by hand in solid pine around 1820 to 1840. Old historic paint which has beco...
Pine
Set of 6 "Luisa" Chrome and Suede Folding Chairs by Marcello Cuneo, Italy 1970s
By Marcello Cuneo, Mobel Italia
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning set of set of six “Luisa” folding chairs in chromed steel and brown suede. This elegant and unique chairs were designed by Marcello Cuneo and produced by Mobel in Italy duri...
Steel, Chrome
1940s Pair of Unique English Metal Arch Back Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of unique metal arch back chairs from England marries industrial design with luxurious elements.
Steel
Unique Black Low Chair from Aranda\Lasch’s Primitive Series
By Aranda Lasch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The low chair is from Aranda\Lasch’s Primitive series. Appearing like islands from the distance, they can be understood as a microcosm of landscape and architecture systems. On anoth...
Foam
Unique Modernist Bent Plywood Cane Chair by Leandre Poisson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modernist bent plywood chair with woven cane seat, designed by architect Leandre Poisson. The chair is comprised of curved plywood structures, joined by exposed hardware and finished...
Cane, Plywood
$2,391Sale Price / set|40% Off
PAIR 1980s Postmodern Mario Botta Latonda Chair for Alias - 2 pcs
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Basel, BS
This unique chair is made of high quality black lacquered metal on a thin metal base, seat and back upholstered in black leather and nicely connected in the back.
Metal
Chiavari Brass dining chair red mid-century unique piece
By Chiavari
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Chiavarina in ottone, Italian production 1950-1959 Chiavari-brass-chair.
Brass
Unique Black Low Chair from Aranda\Lasch’s Primitive Series
By Aranda Lasch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The low chair is from Aranda\Lasch’s primitive Series. Appearing like islands from the distance, they can be understood as a microcosm of landscape and architecture systems. On anoth...
Foam
Unique 'Ice Cream Parlor Chair' Rare Inventive Spring Version
Located in Sharon, CT
An early inventive (not to mention shapelier) version of the ubiquitous Ice Cream Parlor Chair. Note that the two circular loops are looped twice with plenty of space between, result...
Steel
Kolho a Unique and Colorful Scandinavian Serpent like Chair
Located in Halikko, Finland
With Matthew Day Jackson "Kolho is a series of tables and chairs formed of right angles and serpentine forms. It is inspired by Apollo landing and a small town called Kolho in Fin...
Plywood
Unique Sculptural Design Chairs, Steel and Leather, Set of 6, 1980s
Located in Krefeld, DE
Unknown Designer, Sculptural Postmodern Chairs, Steel and Leather, Set of 6, 1980s Sculptural postmodern dining chairs from the 1980s, made of steel and leather.
Steel
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Unique Sculptural Folding Chairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Set of 6 unique folding chairs. Seat & back collapse in a unique way, folding towards each other part.
Steel
$1,183Sale Price / item|42% Off
1980s Postmodern Mario Botta Latonda Chair for Alias (two available) -- 1 pc
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Basel, BS
This unique chair is made of high quality black lacquered metal on a thin metal base, seat and back upholstered in black leather and nicely connected in the back.
Metal
$1,990Sale Price / item|20% Off
Rare Black Leather Model 91 Chair by Mario Botta for Alias, 1991
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Basel, BS
This unique chair is made of high quality black lacquered metal on a thin metal base, seat and back upholstered in black leather and nicely connected in the back.
Metal
Unique sculptural metal chair with Blue Leather by Anacleto Spazzapan
By Anacleto Spazzapan
Located in London, GB
This unique sculptural chair, designed by Anacleto Spazzapan in the 1990s, is a testament to Italian design.
Metal
$2,533 / item
Unique Jeeves Chair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Jeeves chair by Collector Dimensions: W 45 x D 52 x H 80 cm Materials: metal, fabric.
Metal
Unique Dining Chairs, Postmodern, Fabric, 80s, Metal Frames, Unique, Kitchen
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Unique Dining Chairs, Postmodern, Fabric, 80s, Metal Frames, Unique, Kitchen, Italian, Vintage, Mid Century Vintage from the 1980s Measurements: 34.5" H x 21.5" W x 21.5" D Seat hei...
Metal
$9,586 / set
Gigi Radici Unique Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1960
By Gigi Radice
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Astonishing and unique pair of lounge chairs designed and manufactured by Gigi Radici, Italy 1960.
Upholstery, Plywood
Icis Unique Sculptural Chair in Black Marble & Steel by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Icis Unique Sculptural Chair in Black Marble & Steel by Andres Monnier Unique Piece Dimensions: D 60 x W 50 x H 90 cm.
Marble, Steel
Unique Tusk Style Chairs with New Sheepskin and Fabric Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very Unique pair of Accent chairs Featuring Tusk-Like arms of solid wood Newly upholstered in mushroom tone sheepskin & soft velvety neutral tone fabric on the backs Comfortable t...
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wood
Unique Woven Nubi Dining Chair in Black Recycled PETG by UNICOGGETTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Woven Nubi Chair in Black Recycled PETG by UNICOGGETTO Dimensions: D 51,7 x W 70,1 x H 98,2 cm.
Other
Lingüa Unique Sculptural Chair in Carved Travertine Stone by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Lingüa Unique Sculptural Chair in Carved Travertine Stone by Andres Monnier Unique Piece Dimensions: D 80 x W 60 x H 100 cm.
Travertine
Filaria Unique Sculptural Chair in Steel Metallic Filaments by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Filaria Unique Sculptural Chair in Steel Metallic Filaments by Andres Monnier Unique Piece Dimensions: D 60 x W 60 x H 110 cm.
Steel
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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