Unique Modernistic Finnish Design Armchair in Red Stained Birch, 1990s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is most definitely an unusual design for a Finnish armchair. It is the only piece we have seen, and even though we did extensive research to identify the designer, we couldn´t. ...
Birch
Unique Set of Four Walnut Framed Dining Chairs by Gillows of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Crawley, GB
For sale a set of four Victorian walnut framed dining chairs by Gillow of Lancaster , raised on fluted tapering legs , bearing stamped maker s marks to seat rails. According to Wikip...
Walnut
Unique Rose Armchair from the Primitive Series by Aranda\Lasch
By Aranda Lasch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The rose 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 anot...
Aluminum
Unique Rose Armchair from the Primitive Series by Aranda\Lasch
By Aranda Lasch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The rose 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 anot...
Aluminum
Unique Antique 1880 George Hepplewhite Wheatgrass Captains Chair Brown Leather
By George Hepplewhite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare and super collectable Antique Victorian George Hepplewhite Wheatgrass revolving captains chair which has been fully restore...
Leather, Oak
$10,565Sale Price / set|30% Off
Unique Lounge Set by Massimo Cotti
By Massimo Cotti
Located in Munich, DE
very strange and outstanding lounge set by the well known italien architect Massimo Cotti.
Metal
$16,052Sale Price|22% Off
Unique Pre Production Prototype by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Munich, DE
This is an unique pre production prototype of the 270F lounge chair by Verner Panton.
Bentwood
$4,080 / item
Galleon Chair
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
The chair with a unique backrest is then coated in a glossy black finish and upholstered with graphic geometric upholstery in black and white.
Wood
$11,700 / item
Green Chair
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
The unique silhouette of this stunning chair will enliven the look of any home.
Textile
21st Century Marcantonio Unique Piece Vintage Inlay Wood Scapin Collezioni Italy
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
"Memo" nasce dall'idea dell'artista Marcantonio Malerba di rivisitare dei pezzi antichi arricchendoli con l'intervento dell'intarsio in legno, in questo caso il "Post-it" e la scrit...
Bentwood
Unique Armchair Thonet B 1045, since 1938
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
It is unique, the only known piece, made to order for a special customer. This unique armchair has never been shown in a regular sales catalog. Documents about the armchair were kept...
Beech, Bentwood
Pop Art Graffiti Tagged Chair by Adam Baranello - Chair (III)
Located in East Quogue, NY
Chair (III) - unique, collectable artist-designed chair, tagged and signed by the artist.
Plastic
Pop Art Graffiti Tagged Chair by Adam Baranello - Chair (II)
Located in East Quogue, NY
Chair (II) - unique, collectable artist-designed chair, tagged and signed by the artist.
Plastic
Unique Restored Set of 8 Square Series Dining Chairs by Henry Olko, circa 1979
By Willow and Reed, Henry Olko
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite and unique set of eight (8) high-back dining chairs by the esteemed Henry Olko for his Willow and Reed firm, circa 1979.
Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
Unique cowhide Chesterfield club armchair with beautiful colour combination
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This unique genuine leather Chesterfield club armchair is a real asset for lovers of a characterful interior. Thanks to its distinctive design and finish, it is a timeless addition t...
Cowhide, Leather
$10,600
Austrian Antler Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique Austrian antler chair. Designed with unique fallow deer antler forming the supporting back of the chair.
Antler
$10,600
Austrian Antler Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique Austrian antler chair. Designed with unique fallow deer antler forming the supporting back of the chair.
Antler
$6,450 / set
Pair Barrel Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage coiled pencil reed barrel chairs. The unique designs on the back of the chairs in a striking circular pattern.
Suede, Reed
18th Century Swedish 'Blekinge' Folk Chair – Primitive Handcrafted Chair
Located in BRIGHTON, AU
Crafted from solid wood, this chair boasts a deep, rich stain and displays the unique character that only centuries of use can bring.
Wood
Pair of Vintage Palecek President's Chairs Red Rattan White Cushion Patio Chairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage set of Palecek "President's Chair" patio chairs. This chair is a beautiful and unique version of the "President's Chair" by Palecek.
Fabric, Rattan
Chair II - Pop Art Graffiti Tagged Chair by Adam Baranello
Located in East Quogue, NY
Chair (II) - unique, collectable artist-designed chair, tagged and signed by the artist.
Plastic
Chair (II) Pop Art Graffiti Tagged Chair by Adam Baranello
Located in East Quogue, NY
Chair (II) - unique, collectable artist-designed chair, tagged and signed by the artist.
Plastic
Chair (I) Pop Art Graffiti Tagged Chair by Adam Baranello
Located in East Quogue, NY
Chair (I) - unique, collectable artist-designed chair, tagged and signed by the artist.
Plastic
$2,800
Burl Wood Chair
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Very unique Large Burl wood Chair. the inside has been hollowed out to lighten it up.
Burl
Chair (III) Pop Art Graffiti Tagged Chair by Adam Baranello
Located in East Quogue, NY
Chair (III) - unique, collectable artist-designed chair, tagged and signed by the artist.
Plastic
Chair (IV) Pop Art Graffiti Tagged Chair by Adam Baranello
Located in East Quogue, NY
Chair (IV) - unique, collectable artist-designed chair, tagged and signed by the artist.
Plastic
Unique Armchair in Burnt Iroko Wood with Rectangular Beam Frame by Arno Declercq
By Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Zoumey armchair in Iroko wood by Arno Declercq Dimensions: W 82 x D 86 x H 73 cm Materials: burned and waxed Iroko wood, linen Natural walnut with other colors of linen is poss...
Wood
Chair (V) Pop Art Graffiti Tagged Chair by Adam Baranello
Located in East Quogue, NY
Chair (V) - unique, collectable artist-designed chair, tagged and signed by the artist.
Plastic
Chair (VI) Pop Art Graffiti Tagged Chair by Adam Baranello
Located in East Quogue, NY
Chair (VI) - unique, collectable artist-designed chair, tagged and signed by the artist.
Plastic
Unique Rustic Dusty Red Solid Wood Seating Spina Wooden Stool by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Rustic Dusty Red Solid Wood Seating Spina Wooden Stool by Cara Davide Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 45 cm Materials: Wood, Lacquered MDF. Also available in colors: bordeaux, c...
Wood
Chair (II) Pop Art Graffiti Tagged Chair by Adam Baranello
Located in East Quogue, NY
Chair (II) - unique, collectable artist-designed chair, tagged and signed by the artist.
Plastic
$407 / item
Fermob - FACTO Chair - Chili
By Fermob
Located in Alcamo, IT
What makes the Facto chair unique is the seamless assembly of its components.
Steel
$407 / item
Fermob - FACTO Chair - Tonka
By Fermob
Located in Alcamo, IT
What makes the Facto chair unique is the seamless assembly of its components.
Steel
$407 / item
Fermob - FACTO Chair - Gingerbread
By Fermob
Located in Alcamo, IT
What makes the Facto chair unique is the seamless assembly of its components.
Steel
$407 / item
Fermob - FACTO Chair - Honey
By Fermob
Located in Alcamo, IT
What makes the Facto chair unique is the seamless assembly of its components.
Steel
$407 / item
Fermob - FACTO Chair - Marshmallow
By Fermob
Located in Alcamo, IT
What makes the Facto chair unique is the seamless assembly of its components.
Steel
$407 / item
Fermob - FACTO Chair - Pesto
By Fermob
Located in Alcamo, IT
What makes the Facto chair unique is the seamless assembly of its components.
Steel
$407 / item
Fermob - FACTO Chair - Anthracite
By Fermob
Located in Alcamo, IT
What makes the Facto chair unique is the seamless assembly of its components.
Steel
$407 / item
Fermob - FACTO Chair - Cactus
By Fermob
Located in Alcamo, IT
What makes the Facto chair unique is the seamless assembly of its components.
Steel
$407 / item
Fermob - FACTO Chair - Rosemary
By Fermob
Located in Alcamo, IT
What makes the Facto chair unique is the seamless assembly of its components.
Steel
$407 / item
Fermob - FACTO Chair - Liquorice
By Fermob
Located in Alcamo, IT
What makes the Facto chair unique is the seamless assembly of its components.
Steel
Wendell Lovett Bikini Chair
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Strikingly unique 'Bikini' chair designed by Seattle based architect Wendell Lovett and designed in the 1950s.
Leather, Acrylic
$3,850
Vintage Boho Horn Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a bold and distinctive statement with this remarkable vintage Boho Chic horn and cowhide chair. This truly unique piece features a captivating design, incorporating genuine horn...
Horn, Animal Skin, Upholstery
Unique vintage cognac-coloured leather club armchair with black piping
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This stunning cognac-colored cowhide leather club armchair is a true eye-catcher that will feel at home in almost any interior. The armchair is finished with black piping and feature...
Cowhide, Leather
Vintage Textured Wrought Iron Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ideally scaled for use as a charming vanity seat, a unique desk chair, or a sculptural accent in a sun-drenched breakfast nook, this piece includes a neutral upholstered cushion that...
Wrought Iron
Unique one of a kind set of six dining chairs in tan cognac leather, circa 1970
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Unique set of six minimalistic dining chairs in black coated metal and cognac leather.
Metal
$3,200 / set
French Rustic Fireside Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French rustic fireside chairs France, early 20th century Handcrafted artisanal chairs Would make a wonderful addition to a fireplace cabin or children's room Frames made from logs o...
Jute, Wood
$407 / item
Fermob - FACTO Chair - Red Ochre
By Fermob
Located in Alcamo, IT
What makes the Facto chair unique is the seamless assembly of its components.
Steel
$407 / item
Fermob - FACTO Chair - Candied Orange
By Fermob
Located in Alcamo, IT
What makes the Facto chair unique is the seamless assembly of its components.
Steel
$407 / item
Fermob - FACTO Chair - Latte beige
By Fermob
Located in Alcamo, IT
What makes the Facto chair unique is the seamless assembly of its components.
Steel
$407 / item
Fermob - FACTO Chair - Black Cherry
By Fermob
Located in Alcamo, IT
What makes the Facto chair unique is the seamless assembly of its components.
Steel
$407 / item
Fermob - FACTO Chair - Frosted Lemon
By Fermob
Located in Alcamo, IT
What makes the Facto chair unique is the seamless assembly of its components.
Steel
$407 / item
Fermob - FACTO Chair - Ice Mint
By Fermob
Located in Alcamo, IT
What makes the Facto chair unique is the seamless assembly of its components.
Steel
$407 / item
Fermob - FACTO Chair - Maya Blue
By Fermob
Located in Alcamo, IT
What makes the Facto chair unique is the seamless assembly of its components.
Steel
$407 / item
Fermob - FACTO Chair - Cedar green
By Fermob
Located in Alcamo, IT
What makes the Facto chair unique is the seamless assembly of its components.
Steel
$407 / item
Fermob - FACTO Chair - Deep blue
By Fermob
Located in Alcamo, IT
What makes the Facto chair unique is the seamless assembly of its components.
Steel
$407 / item
Fermob - FACTO Chair - Acapulco Blue
By Fermob
Located in Alcamo, IT
What makes the Facto chair unique is the seamless assembly of its components.
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.
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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