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Canva Chair, Occasional Chair in Blackened Ash with Handwoven Danish Cord
By Carter Ellis
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Featuring exposed joinery and a mixture of hard and soft lines, the Canva chair explores a love for
Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood, Walnut

Ribbon Occasional Chair by Stone International
By Stone International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the elegant and timeless "Ribbon" Occasional Chair by Stone International, a true
Category

1990s Italian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

Contemporary Isabella Occasional Chair in Liberty Velvet with Upholstered Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Isabella Occasional Chair is a new take on one of our signature pieces. The exquisite tailored
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Set of Four Dining Chairs / Occasional Chairs by G.S in White Bouclé By Dedar
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Milano, IT
occasional Chair At Spinzi Milano we focus on the research and design of unique furniture and decorative
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Exceptionally Unique Set of 'Breteau' Wrought Iron Chairs, c 1955 France, Signed
By Breteau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptionally unique set of wrought iron chairs stamped 'BRETEAU' with rope corded seats, circa
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Theo - Dining/Swivel Chair
Located in Durban, ZA
Meet Theo – a finely crafted dining/occasional chair blending artistry and functionality, going
Category

2010s South African Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Theo - Dining/Swivel Chair
Theo - Dining/Swivel Chair
H 35.44 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Vintage Oak Barrel Back Club Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
upholstery. Unique mid-century captain's style chair is an ideal occasional seat for home or office. Please
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Oak Barrel Back Club Chair
Vintage Oak Barrel Back Club Chair
H 30 in W 27 in D 27 in
Artisanal Contemporary Chair Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary armchair belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Stildomus Segesto dining chairs, set of four
By Stildomus, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
seat in. They can also be used in pairs in an entryway / hallway , or as occasional scultptural chair
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

A SCULPTURAL NEOCLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC WROUGHT IRON ARTIST CHAIR, France 1980
Located in PARIS, FR
, undoubtedly unique piece, artist's work to be attributed, France 1980. It is a spacious chair with unusual
Category

Vintage 1980s French Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Contemporary Elodie Dining Chair in Champagne Pearlized Leather with Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
A sophisticated and simple silhouette with beautifully detailed flutes. This dining or occasional
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

Tub Chair, Zebra Hide
Located in New York, NY
Genuine zebra hide creates an occasional chair sure to make a statement. Each chair requires two
Category

2010s South African Club Chairs

Materials

Hide, Zebra Hide

Tub Chair, Zebra Hide
Tub Chair, Zebra Hide
H 30 in W 33.5 in D 31 in
Chair-Zebra Hide Swivel
Located in New York, NY
Genuine zebra hide creates an occasional chair sure to make a statement. Each chair requires two
Category

2010s South African Club Chairs

Materials

Zebra Hide

Chair-Zebra Hide Swivel
Chair-Zebra Hide Swivel
H 30 in W 33.5 in D 31 in
Tub Chair, Wildebeest Hide
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Blue Wildebeest hide creates an occasional chair sure to make a statement. Each chair
Category

2010s South African Club Chairs

Materials

Hide

Tub Chair, Wildebeest Hide
Tub Chair, Wildebeest Hide
H 30 in W 33.5 in D 31 in
Chair-Zebra Hide Swivel
Located in New York, NY
Genuine zebra hide creates an occasional chair sure to make a statement. Each chair requires two
Category

2010s South African Club Chairs

Materials

Zebra Hide

Chair-Zebra Hide Swivel
Chair-Zebra Hide Swivel
H 30 in W 33.5 in D 31 in
Tub Chair - Zebra Hide
Located in New York, NY
Genuine zebra hide creates an occasional chair sure to make a statement. Each chair requires two
Category

2010s South African Club Chairs

Materials

Hide, Zebra Hide

Tub Chair - Zebra Hide
Tub Chair - Zebra Hide
H 30 in W 33.5 in D 31 in
Tub Chair - Wildebeest Hide
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Blue Wildebeest hide creates an occasional chair sure to make a statement. Each chair
Category

2010s South African Club Chairs

Materials

Hide

Tub Chair - Wildebeest Hide
Tub Chair - Wildebeest Hide
H 30 in W 33.5 in D 31 in
Set of 3 Handcrafted Contemporary Chair Black Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary armchair belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 5 Artisanal Contemporary Chair Black Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary armchair belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Handmade Contemporary Chair Cognac Leather & Black Rubbered Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary armchair belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Artisanal Classic Contemporary Chair Navy Blue Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary armchair belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 3 Classic Contemporary Chair Navy Blue Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary armchair belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Timeless Classic Contemporary Chair Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary armchair belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Artisanal Contemporary Chair Navy Blue Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary armchair belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair
Category

2010s Spanish Industrial Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 5 Artisanal Contemporary Chair Natural Tan Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary armchair belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 5 Timeless Contemporary Chair Navy Blue Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary armchair belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Folding chair model JH 512 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1949
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
beginning of his own unique reign over seat furniture worldwide. This chair also illustrated the point at
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Pair of armchairs ‘The Chair’ model JH 501 designed by Hans J. Wegner 1949
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
beginning of his own unique reign over seat furniture worldwide. This chair also illustrated the point at
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Set of Six Chairs Model 2025 Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six chairs model 2025 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s. Lacquered
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood, Lacquer

Set of Six Chairs Designed by Josef Frank for Svensk Tenn, Model 725, Sweden
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six chairs designed by Josef Frank for Svensk Tenn, Model 725. Sweden. 1938. Mahogany and
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair Postmodern Bamboo Accent Chairs, 3 Pairs Available
Located in Mckinney, TX
, these vintage chairs are a perfect addition to create a unique and inviting atmosphere. Could be used as
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Bohemian Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

Mid-Century Modern Tubular Chrome Rocking Chair
By Charles Stendig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage metal and vinyl rocking chair features a stylish chrome frame with unique circular
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Hiro Chair Oak
By De JONG & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
this chair all the way up to its rounded back handle. Suitable as dining, occasional, or even a
Category

2010s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hiro Chair Oak
Hiro Chair Oak
H 33 in W 21 in D 22 in
Hiro Chair Walnut
By De JONG & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
this chair all the way up to its rounded back handle. Suitable as dining, occasional, or even a
Category

2010s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Hiro Chair Walnut
Hiro Chair Walnut
H 33 in W 21 in D 22 in
Gorilla Chair with Real Green Leather by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
leather covering. A lounge chair with a fantastic, unique shape. For his debut creations, Marcantonio
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam, Wood, Leather, Resin

Gorilla Chair with Real Red Leather by Marcantonio
By Scarlet Splendour, MARCANTONIO
Located in Kolkata, IN
covering. A lounge chair with a fantastic, unique shape. For his debut creations, Marcantonio
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Resin, Foam, Wood

Gorilla Chair with Real Black Leather by Marcantonio
By Scarlet Splendour, MARCANTONIO
Located in Kolkata, IN
leather covering. A lounge chair with a fantastic, unique shape. For his debut creations, Marcantonio
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Resin, Foam, Wood

Gorilla Chair with Real Blue Green Leather by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
and green leather covering. A lounge chair with a fantastic, unique shape For his debut creations
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Resin, Foam, Wood

Gorilla Chair with Real Off White Leather by Marcantonio
By Scarlet Splendour, MARCANTONIO
Located in Kolkata, IN
white leather covering. A lounge chair with a fantastic, unique shape. For his debut creations
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather, Resin, Foam

Pair of Brazilian Modern Fiberglass Lounge Chairs, circa 1960s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, lobby lounge chairs or occasional chairs ideal in virtually any setting. MEASUREMENTS: H 28.5" x W
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Bronze Chair Model 'Pegasus' by Mark Brazier-Jones
By Mark Brazier-Jones
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze chair with seat covered in goatskin by Mark Brazier-Jones. Signed and numbered 35/100
Category

1990s British Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Chinoiserie Blue and White High Back Chair from the Miami Viceroy
By Kelly Wearstler
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This beautiful high back dining or occasional chair was selected by Kelly Wearstler for her Miami
Category

Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Lacquer, Satin, Silk

Hollywood Regency Side Chair with Swag Back by Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1940s Hollywood Regency swag back or 'draped' occasional chair by Grosfeld House, circa 1940s
Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

Alan Siegel Post-Modern Craftsman 'Tongue' Chair, Signed & Dated 1981
By Alan Siegel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair, hallway chair, entryway chair, occasional chair, captains chair for a dining table or game table
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Club Chairs by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani Italy, c 1970, Signed
By Sormani, Claudio Salocchi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
' in similar fashion and comfort. However these Sormani lounge chairs feature some unique subtle
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Cinch Siena Woven Bridle Leather Chair
By Otzi Ltd
Located in Norwich, GB
occasional chair fuses traditional timber frame joinery and classic leather working techniques. Hand turned
Category

2010s British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Cinch Siena Woven Bridle Leather Chair
Cinch Siena Woven Bridle Leather Chair
H 33.08 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Cinch Siena Woven Bridle Leather Chair
By Otzi Ltd
Located in Norwich, GB
occasional chair fuses traditional timber frame joinery and classic leather working techniques. Hand turned
Category

2010s British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Cinch Siena Woven Bridle Leather Chair
Cinch Siena Woven Bridle Leather Chair
H 33.08 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Cinch Tan Woven Bridle Leather Chair
By Otzi Ltd
Located in Norwich, GB
occasional chair fuses traditional timber frame joinery and classic leather working techniques. Hand turned
Category

2010s British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Cinch Tan Woven Bridle Leather Chair
Cinch Tan Woven Bridle Leather Chair
H 33.08 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Cinch Russet Woven Bridle Leather Chair
By Otzi Ltd
Located in Norwich, GB
occasional chair fuses traditional timber frame joinery and classic leather working techniques. Hand turned
Category

2010s British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Cinch Russet Woven Bridle Leather Chair
Cinch Russet Woven Bridle Leather Chair
H 33.08 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Percival Lafer MP-75 Lounge Chairs w Rosewood Buckles, 1970 Brazil, Set of Four
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jacaranda buckles on each chair. Such unique details that really make this set special. The original
Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood

Pair of Regency Inspired Side Chairs with Caned Seats
Located in Sheffield, MA
A unique and unusual pair of 20th Century Regency inspired mahogany side chairs with caned seats
Category

20th Century European Regency Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

1960-70’s MCM Krueger International White Fiberglass & Chrome Stacking Chairs
By KI Krueger International
Located in Topeka, KS
even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, each of these chairs’ condition is unique
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Table Height Sculptural Chair Stool w Backrest Black Smoke Metal & Black Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
process, which gives its final and unique metal color finish. This precise technique gives a uniform
Category

2010s Spanish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

1960-70’s MCM Krueger International White Fiberglass & Chrome Stacking Chairs 6
By KI Krueger International
Located in Topeka, KS
, each of these chairs’ condition is unique with individual nicks, dings, & scratches on the fiberglass
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1960-70’s MCM Krueger International White Fiberglass & Chrome Stacking Chairs 4
By KI Krueger International
Located in Topeka, KS
, each of these chairs’ condition is unique with individual nicks, dings, & scratches on the fiberglass
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1960-70’s MCM Krueger International White Fiberglass & Chrome Stacking Chairs 8
By KI Krueger International
Located in Topeka, KS
restored. Specifically, each of these chairs’ condition is unique with individual nicks, dings, & scratches
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Bauhaus Dining Chairs Designed by Anton Lorenz for Slezak Factories
By Slezak Company, Anton Lorenz
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Made by Slezak Factories, a unique Czech furniture brand specialising on chrome and bent metal
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Salvador Dali Leda Armchair, Sculpture
By Salvador Dalí­, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to every detail in Dalí’s painting. Dalí affirmed: “A chair can be used even to sit on, but only on
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Salvador Dali Leda Armchair, Sculpture
Salvador Dali Leda Armchair, Sculpture
H 36.23 in W 23.63 in D 18.51 in
Set of Six Dining Chairs Model 526 Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six dining chairs model 526 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1934
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany, Upholstery

Repose Bar Stool w. Backrest, Tan Leather & Aged Brass Powdered Coating Frame
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

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Unique Occasional Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of unique occasional chairs available for sale. The range of distinct unique occasional chairs — often made from metal, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. We have 228 antique and vintage unique occasional chairs in-stock, while there are 233 modern editions to choose from as well. Unique occasional chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of unique occasional chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, modern, mid-century modern and Scandinavian Modern unique occasional chairs are of considerable interest. Unique occasional chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Jover + Valls, Josef Frank and Man of Parts are consistently popular.

How Much are Unique Occasional Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,100, while they’re typically $90 on the low end and $53,494 highest priced.

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.

Questions About Unique Occasional Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between an occasional chair and an accent chair comes down to usage. An occasional chair is a decorative chair that is placed in a room for its look rather than to function as an everyday seating solution. As a result, occasional chairs may be used infrequently. An accent chair is any decorative chair placed in a seating area. They can be used only occasionally or on a daily basis. Explore a wide variety of chairs on 1stDibs.