Modern Lounge Chair, Denmark circa 1960
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Culver City, CA
Denmark, 1960 Tapered teak legs, newly upholstered in BDDW fabric. Attributed to Folke Ohlsson. 30
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak
Modern Lounge Chair, Denmark circa 1960
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Culver City, CA
Denmark, 1960 Tapered teak legs, newly upholstered in BDDW fabric. Attributed to Folke Ohlsson. 30
Teak
Pair of Ming Ottomans in New Hand Sewn Deer Print and Cinnamon Cowhides
Located in Saint Louis, MO
ottoman unique in its spotted pattern. Lower base and legs are upholstered in long haired cinnamon
Cowhide, Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Settee, Sofa, Loveseat
Located in Fayetteville, AR
tapered fluted legs. Upholstered in France in a pale green fabric with a goose down feather cushion. c
Upholstery, Ash
$15,030
Sofa by Paolo Deganello
By Cassina, Paolo Deganello
Located in Berlin, DE
still upholstered with the original fabric from the Larsen collection. The seats are upholstered in
Leather, Wool
$16,000 / set
A Pair of Swedish Rococo Open Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Medici pattern. The frames with cabriole legs and upholstered armrests. Circa 1880
Fabric, Walnut
Chaise en chêne des années 1950
Located in MONTESSON, FR
with geometric patterns, and its hollowed-out front legs. The seat, upholstered in dark fabric
Oak
Curule Horn Beech Stool in Bouclé, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in beech wood with carved legs. Upholstered in a caramel boucle.
Bouclé, Beech
$2,344 / set
A set of four solid oak chairs from the 1950s
Located in MONTESSON, FR
backrests, adorned with geometric patterns, and their hollowed-out front legs. The seat, upholstered in dark
Oak
Antique French Painted Louis XV Banquette Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
frame with a carved apron, graceful scrolled ends, and cabriole legs. Upholstered in a warm neutral
Mohair, Wood
"New York" lounge chair by William Katavolos Ross Littell Douglas Kelley for ICF
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, ICF Group
Located in Milano, Lombardia
made of chromed metal with black crosspieces and cylindrical legs, upholstered in blue sky fabric with
Metal
Set of 10 Gainsborough style dining chairs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Set of 10 Gainsborough style dining chairs with fully upholstered seats supported on simple legs
Mahogany
Chesterfield Sofa, England 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
across back and arms and turned front legs. Partially upholstered with exposed frame and webbing. 78”w x
Wood
$8,800 / set
Pair of Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
rest on tapered legs and are upholstered in green velvet. The solid wood frames have been hand-polished.
Upholstery, Wood
Georgian Mahogany Gainsborough Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
down-swept supports over upholstered seat, the square legs joined by box stretchers, the exposed wood
Mahogany
Pair of French style Gilded Extra Wide (snuggle) Chairs
Located in Pomona, CA
Giltwood finish in a Louis transitional style. Floral carving to the arms and legs. Upholstered in a deep
Giltwood
Christian Liaigre “Archipel” Style Dining Chairs for Holly Hunt, Pair
By HOLLY HUNT, Christian Liaigre
Located in San Diego, CA
” maker’s plaques, the chairs feature substantial craftsmanship with tapered ebonized legs and thick
Wood, Upholstery
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Shellac Polished Mahogany Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
standing on four wooden legs. Newly upholstered in a black cotton fabric. Wear consistent with age and use
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany
$5,562 / set
Pair Barrel back tub chairs in woven silk damask
Located in London, GB
pattern . Rounded back and arms with mounted seat cushion and upholstered tapered legs . C1955-1960
Damask, Silk
Restored Antique Baltic Biedermeier Armchairs, Mahogany, Circa 1830
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
withs slim arms, standing on four slightly curved wooden legs. Newly upholstered in a white velvet
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
Antique Biedermeier Armchair, Mahogany & Maplewood, Circa 1820-1840
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
chair is slightly inclined with thin arched armrests, standing on four particularized wooden legs. Newly
Mahogany, Maple
Set of 10 Constantini Pietro Klismos Style “Salsa” Dining Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
. The chairs feature lacquered exotic wood backs and legs and upholstered seats and back rests. We
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Civil War Period Folding Officers Camp Chair Campaign Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
folding design, wooden legs, metal frame, upholstered seat and back, very unique antique item, quality
Metal
$6,244
Louis XVI Style Sofa
Located in London, GB
decorative finials, all anchored by delicate rosette-carved plinths and tapered legs. Upholstered in a
Velvet, Oak
John Mascheroni for Swaim Originals, Pair of Club Chairs, Model 879C, 1989
By John Mascheroni, Swaim
Located in Chicago, IL
, comfortable scale with classic lines and solid construction on solid round walnut legs. Upholstered in their
Upholstery, Walnut
Restored Antique Biedermeier Sofa, Cherrywood & Burlwood, Circa 1820
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
wide, tall curved armrests, standing on four arched wooden legs. Newly upholstered in a black-white
Fabric, Upholstery, Cherry, Burl
Red & Black Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian Leather Low lounge chair
By Nicoletti Salotti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
art wide leather chair. Has unique back supports and legs upholstered in thick leather. Very good
Leather
Gorgeous Pair Chinoiserie Rosewood Ottoman Stool Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
traditional lines and joinery with horse-hoof legs. Cushions are upholstered in Brunschwig & Fils fabric with
Upholstery, Rosewood
Antique Biedermeier Armchair, Hand Polished Mahogany, Circa 1810-1830
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
particularized with rams heads. The corner chair is standing on four curved wooden legs. Newly upholstered in a
Fabric, Velvet, Mahogany
$1,315 / item
Jonathan Charles Regency Black Painted Side Chair
Located in Annville, PA
lancet arch splats between upper and lower curved back rails. Uprights and front legs, plain upholstered
Wood
Set of Six Antique Swedish Birchwood Armchairs, Karl Johan Style, 1830
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
arms, and newly upholstered seats and saber legs. Wear consistent with age and use, some minor repairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Birch
Mid-Century Modern Beechwood Side Chair by Otto Schulz, Sweden
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
center chair is slightly inclined, standing on for slanted wooden legs. Newly upholstered in a white
Fabric, Beech, Velvet, Upholstery
Classic French Empire Curved Walnut Sofa With Dolphin Arms
Located in Southampton, NJ
carved gold dolphin arms & carved Klismos legs. Newly upholstered in gorgeous Mediterranean sea green
Silk, Walnut
Rare Swedish Modern Seating Suite by Otto Schulz for Boet, Göteborg, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Houston, TX
restraint, with softly rounded forms, subtle button tufting, and clean, tapered wooden legs. Newly
Upholstery, Wood
Red & Black Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian Leather Low Loveseat Sofa
By Nicoletti Salotti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
pop art leather sofa. Has unique back supports and legs upholstered in leather. Beautiful vintage
Leather
1970s Danish Oak Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf for Eg Møbler, Set of 6
Located in Elkton, MD
feature carved decorative backrests and turned legs, with upholstered wool seats. One chair is upholstered
Upholstery, Oak
Curved Sofa, attributed to Ico Parisi, Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
gently flared arms and a continuous upholstered backrest. Raised on tapered wooden legs and upholstered
Velvet
Adrian Pearsall Grand Boomerang Sofa in Grey Pierre Frey Bouclé
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
elegant, tapered legs. Upholstered in a grey bouclé by Pierre Frey, the sofa beautifully complements the
Bouclé, Walnut
19th Century Austrian Pair of Antique Biedermeier Ebonized Wood Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
backrest in the shape of a pretzel, standing on four saber legs. Newly upholstered in a dark-blue, black
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Ebony
Superb Red & Black Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian Leather Low Sofa
By Nicoletti Salotti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
leather sofa. Has unique back supports and legs upholstered in leather. Beautiful vintage condition will
Leather
Wingback in BDDW Velvet, England circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Wingback in BDDW Velvet England, 1890 Wingback armchair with mahogany legs, newly upholstered in
Velvet
Set of six 19th Century Grey Danish Antique Pine Dining Room Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Scandinavian side, corner chairs are enhanced by shell carvings, standing on four straight wooden legs. Newly
Cotton, Fabric, Pine, Upholstery
$3,876Sale Price / item|20% Off
Couture Swivel Lounge Chair in Hand-Tailored Upholstery, Hollywood Regency Style
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
presents a composed and restrained profile, with a smooth upholstered seat, backrest, and legs that create
Velvet, Wood
Napoleon III Style Velvet Crapaud Armchair, Provence, 1940
Located in Astoria, NY
skirt, concealing the wooden legs beneath. Upholstered in original golden yellow velvet, the chair
Velvet, Hardwood
Mid Century Modern Woven Rattan and Bamboo Bar With Two Bar Stools
Located in Locust Valley, NY
design language, with curved rattan legs and upholstered seats. Bar Dimensions: 52"W x 26"D x 42.5"H
Bamboo, Rattan
Digamma Armchair by Ignazio Gardella Gavina Blue Velvet, Italian Modernism
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Milano, Lombardia
rectangular backrest and seat-bound by a solid upholstered frame. The black metal legs are finished with
Brass
$2,697Sale Price / item|20% Off
Couture Dining Chair in Hand-Tailored Upholstery, Hollywood Regency Style
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
upholstered, including the legs, the chair achieves a cohesive and sophisticated appearance while maintaining
Velvet, Wood, Upholstery
Set of Four Paul McCobb "Irwin" Mahogany Brass Dining Chairs
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Rio Vista, CA
upholstered back panel, tapered slender legs, and clean modern lines. The tailored faux-leather naugahyde
Brass
Set of Eight Italian Modern Dining Chairs of Black Wood and Espresso Fabric
Located in Austin, TX
tapered legs and upholstered in a subtle espresso fabric, lending them a formal and elegant appearance
Wood, Fabric, Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Baumann France, Beechwood, 1950-1960
By Baumann France
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
wooden legs. Newly upholstered in a light-grey cotton fabric. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage French Art Deco Armchairs by André Arbus, Circa 1930-1940
By André Arbus
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
shaped décor pieces, standing on four slanted wooden legs. Newly upholstered in a light-green velvet
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
$1,106Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage dining chairs by Belgo chrom, set of 4 - 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
with elegant legs. Upholstered in a light brown suede with brushed steel frames. Belgochrom used to
Steel
20th Century Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Armchairs
Located in Madrid, ES
on tapered fluted legs. The black upholstered seats provide a refined contrast. A timeless and
Wood
1970s Danish Oak Dining Chairs in the Style of Henning Kjærnulf, Set of 8
Located in Elkton, MD
Set of eight oak dining chairs with carved trefoil cut-out backs and turned legs, each with
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by Guillerme et Chambron, Circa 1950
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
spindled, detailed with short arched armrests, standing on four wooden legs. Newly upholstered in a dark
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Bleached Oak Armchair by Guillerme et Chambron
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, standing on four wooden legs. Newly upholstered in a dark-blue, white cotton fabric. Wear consistent with
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
$2,238
Adam Dressing Stool
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine carved gilt-wood dressing stool in the manner of Robert Adam, with fluted and turned legs
Giltwood
$10,430 / set
Art Deco Black Walnut Dining Suite to Seat Six
Located in Altrincham, GB
and 6 Upholstered Chairs with Outswept Legs - Table 72" x 36" x 30.5"h Chairs 19"w x 21"d x 35"h (18.5
Walnut
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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