$8,304 / set
H 29.53 in W 96.46 in D 31.5 in
ILLUM WIKKELSØ, a sofa 'Australia Modell 50-4' for Søren Willadsen, with ottoman
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Paris, IDF
The low lines typical of Danish design make The Australia a perfect piece of furniture. A subtle
Fabric, Rosewood
$8,541
H 27.96 in W 105.12 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Modern "Australia Model 50-4" Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark, 1950s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern "Australia Model 50-4" Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark, 1950s.
Fabric, Wood
$4,008Sale Price / item|61% Off
H 32.5 in W 71 in D 36 in
1970s Fred Lowen for Tessa Black Leather & Teak T4 Sofa
By Florence Knoll, Percival Lafer, Fred Lowen, TESSA Furniture Co
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Low profile meets high comfort without compromise with this T4 Sofa. This particular piece is an
Leather, Teak
Wittmann Atrium Mid Century Austria Modular 2 Seater Sofa
By Wittmann
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Wittmann Atrium Mid Century Austria Modular 2 Seater Sofa This sofa measures: 80 wide x 36 deep x
Leather, Wood
Wittmann Atrium Mid Century Austria Modular 4 Seater Sofa
By Wittmann
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Wittmann Atrium Mid Century Austria Modular 4 Seater Sofa This sofa measures: 160 wide x 36 deep x
Leather, Wood
$8,521Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 71.26 in D 28.75 in
Mid-Century Australian Modern Teak Sofa & Armchairs by Parker Furniture, 1950s
By Parker Furniture
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This impressive set of sofa and two armchairs was designed and produced by the Australian company
Fabric, Teak
Optical Parquetry Naturalistic Occasional Table
Located in South Yarra, AU
A unique and charming naturalistic occasional table with optical parquetry top, Australian circa
Wood
Authentic Featherston Uniroyal Numero VII
By Grant Featherston
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
Manufacturer / Brand: Uniroyal Featherston Product Model Number: Numero VI Country of Manufacturer: Australia
Foam
Pacific Green Leather Sofa, Australia, Circa 1990s
By Pacific Green
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pacific Green furniture sofa features a beautiful rich texture, a warm tone, and natural materials
Leather, Palmwood
Illum Wikkelsø Three-Seat Sofa Model Australia
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Illum Wikkelsø three-seat sofa new upholstered in magrethe wool and cognac aniline leather
Leather, Wool, Teak
Pacific Green Cognac Leather & Palmwood Navajo Sofa, 1990's
By Pacific Green
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Pacific green Cognac leather & palmwood Navajo sofa, 1990's. Original condition with a beautiful
Leather, Palmwood
Danish Modern "Anita" Leather Wingback Sofa by Danish De Luxe
By Danish Deluxe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century modern sofa designed and manufactured by Danish De Luxe in Australia circa 1960’s. This
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Vintage Leather and Palmwood Three-Seat Sofa by Pacific Green, c1990s
By Pacific Green
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Immerse yourself in the charm of this Pacific Green vintage 'Messina" sofa from the 1990s crafted
Leather, Palmwood, Rope
Vintage Leather and Palmwood Loveseat Sofa by Pacific Green, c1990s
By Pacific Green
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Immerse yourself in the charm of this Pacific Green vintage 'Messina' sofa from the 1990s crafted
Metal
Sold
H 31 in W 30 in D 30 in
Pair of off White Leather and Stainless Steel Lounge Chairs by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Florence Knoll for Knoll. This came out of the embassy of Australia. The sofa is also available
Stainless Steel
Pacific Green Leather Sofa, Australia, Circa 1990s
By Pacific Green
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pacific Green furniture sofa features a beautiful rich texture, a warm tone, and natural materials
Leather, Palmwood
Cognac Leather and Palmwood Sofa by Pacific Green, 1990s
By Pacific Green
Located in Culver City, CA
One look at this sofa and it's obvious that it's special. Designed by Pacific Green Furniture, this
Leather, Palmwood
Leather and Palmwood Sofa by Pacific Green, circa 1980
By Pacific Green
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible lightly distressed leather and palmwood sofa by Pacific Green is the perfect
Leather, Palmwood
Leather and Palmwood Three-Seat Sofa by Pacific Green, circa 1990
By Pacific Green
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This intriguing leather and palmwood three-seat sofa by Pacific Green is the perfect designer piece
Leather, Palmwood
Sold
H 28.5 in W 62 in D 34 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern, Banana Sofa, Beige Shearling, Beech, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
This mid-20th century Danish "Banana" sofa features brand new beige Australian shearling upholstery
Sheepskin, Beech
Teak Mid-Century Sofa by Parker Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Teak Mid-Century sofa by Parker Furniture.
Teak
Pacific Green Sofa in Leather and Palmwood, 1990s
By Pacific Green
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A leather and palmwood sofa with rope detailing made by Pacific Green in the 1990s. In overall good
Leather, Rope, Palmwood
Midcentury Chocolate Brown Velvet Buttoned Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Ettalong Beach, NSW
Absolutely immaculate chocolate brown velvet three-seat sofa with an abundance of buttoned pillows
Velvet
Lounge chair by John Bertil Häggström for IKEA, Sweden, 1970s
By Johan Bertil Häggström, IKEA
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great lounge chair designed by John Bertil Häggström for IKEA, Sweden, during the 1970s. Made in chrome with leather cushions. Whole group available in our store with a three-seate...
Chrome
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$20,051 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
1958 Danish Teak Royal Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Highly versatile and functional Cado wall unit in walnut by Danish designer Poul Cadovius. We currently have many different Cado pieces in stock and can customize your order to incl...
Teak
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$12,717Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 100.4 in D 37.8 in
Arflex Marenco Sofa in Fabric Heidi and Candy by Mario Marenco
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marenco Sofa is designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex. This sofa features the system with making the armrest and seat as the base portion. There is a metal tubular frame facilitated f...
Metal
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Sofa This sofa measures: 98 wide x 30 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of 21 inches All pieces of furnitur...
Upholstery, Wood
$37,200 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, green velvet, Italy, 1970, set of six. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully restored this vintage...
Plastic, Velvet
$11,700 / set
H 26.58 in W 81.89 in D 87.41 in
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau 'Losange' King Bed in Red Leather
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, double king bed model 'Losange', leather, Italy, 1972 A classic king bed designed by Luigi Massoni in 1972. This bed is upholstered in a beautifully...
Leather
$6,100 / set
H 31.7 in W 23.04 in D 18.9 in
Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Mustard Leather, 1977, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, Mustard yellow leather, Italy, 1977, set of two. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by th...
Leather
A French Roche Bobois leather sectional sofa.
By Roche Bobois
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Roche Bobois leather sectional sofa.
Leather, Wood
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti, Flos
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp for Astep. Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who applies his grandfathe...
Aluminum
$7,592
H 30.71 in W 92.92 in D 31.5 in
Hans J. Wegner Model 236/4 Sofa, Oak Frame, Aniline Leather, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner four-seat sofa new upholstered with pure aniline leather. Original Epeda cushions. Frame in solid oak. Model 236/4, produced by GETAMA.
Leather, Oak
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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