Vittorio Introini Calypso lounge chair Saporiti Italy 1979
By Saporiti, Vittorio Introini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic original Vittorio Introini Calypso Lounge Chair, a timeless masterpiece designed in 1979
Leather
$3,410
H 31.89 in W 32.29 in D 31.5 in
Calypso lounge chair in pink by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Italy, 1970s
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
Located in amstelveen, NL
Original Vittorio Introini Calypso Lounge Chair, a timeless masterpiece designed in 1979 and
Leather
Calypso lounge chair by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, 1970s
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
Located in amstelveen, NL
Vittorio Introini Calypso Lounge Chair, Saporiti, 1970s A timeless masterpiece designed in 1979
Jacquard, Velvet
Vittorio Introini armchair Calypso C35 1980s.
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
Located in bari, IT
La poltrona Calypso (spesso identificata con la sigla C35), disegnata da Vittorio Introini per
Animal Skin
$3,829 / set
H 31.89 in W 32.29 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Calypso armchairs by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Italia, Italy, 1970s
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This pair of Calypso armchairs by Vittorio Introini represents an iconic example of Italian radical
Leather
$2,105Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 32.29 in D 27.56 in
Saporiti C35 Calypso-Leder-Loungesessel von Vittorio Introini
Located in Berlin, DE
leather shades. The Italian designer Vittorio Introini designed the C35 Calypso in the 1980s for Saporiti
Leather
Saporiti C35 Calypso leather lounge chair by Vittorio Introini
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
leather tones. Italian designer Vittorio Introini designed the C35 Calypso for Saporiti Italia in the
Leather
Black Leather ‘Calypso C35’ Chair by Vittorio Introini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Black leather “Calypso C35” chair by Vittorio Introini. Circle back on waterfall seat and chrome
Chrome
$82,000 / set
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 61.03 in
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1974, Set of 4
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, brown leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of four. Ubald Klug designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living landsc...
Leather
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
$1,650 / item
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
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$20,341
H 27.56 in W 181.11 in D 39.38 in
Togo Sofa in original black leather, Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset, 1980s
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in amstelveen, NL
Togo sectional sofa in black leather designed by Michel Ducaroy in the 1970s for Ligne Roset. Among Ligne Roset's most recognized pieces is the Togo line of seating, designed by Mic...
Leather
Ensamble Pouf in Escondido Laredo 35
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Wood, Upholstery
Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate, remits to primal sculptural-architectural language while displaying materials in a ...
Onyx
$5,292
H 9.85 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Metafora coffee table by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Casigliani Italy, 1970s
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in amstelveen, NL
Sculptural Metafora travertine coffee table designed by Lella and Massimo Vignelli. in the 1970s. Inspired by the four forms of Euclidean geometry, the cube, the pyramid, the cylinde...
Travertine, Marble
Bagutta dining table by Henk Vos for Linteloo
By Linteloo
Located in amstelveen, NL
Linteloo Bagutta by Henk Vos , 2000 This beautiful design table is a unique creation by Henk Vos and produced by Linteloo. The model, called "Bagutta" exudes timeless elegance and h...
Oak, Teak, Walnut
$5,743
H 28.35 in W 68.9 in D 31.5 in
De Sede DS-125 Sofa by Gert Lange in cognac Leather, Switzerland, 1980s
By De Sede
Located in amstelveen, NL
Exceptional and highly sculptural DS-125 sofa by Gert Lange for De Sede, Switzerland, circa 1980s. This iconic model exemplifies De Sede’s mastery of leather craftsmanship and arch...
Leather
Rare Sculptural Chairs in Mohair, Italy, 1970s / 80s
By Joe Colombo, Mario Bellini, Olivier Mourgue, Eero Saarinen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of curved scultptural lounge chairs, Italian, 1970s/80s. Newly upholstered in a premium ivory 100% mohair fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Wood, Mohair
$7,179
H 29.53 in W 96.46 in D 19.69 in
Vittorio Introini “Pellicano” Sideboard for Saporiti, Italy, 1960s
By Silvio Coppola, Vittorio Introini
Located in amstelveen, NL
Italian modern “Pellicano” sideboard designed by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, circa 1960s. This long, credenza features a beautifully proportioned architectural form, finished in...
Ash, Lacquer
$4,547
H 13.78 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Paul Kingma slate and stone mosaic coffee table on steel base, 1967
By Paul Kingma
Located in amstelveen, NL
Striking and sculptural coffee table by Dutch artist and designer Paul Kingma, 1967. This work features a hand-composed mosaic top made from carefully selected pieces of natural sla...
Stone, Slate
Sold|$6,340
H 13.39 in Dm 45.28 in
Brutalist Round Grey Slate Stone Coffee Table by Sculptor Paul Kingma
By Paul Kingma
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Brutalist Round Grey Slate Stone Coffee Table by Sculptor Paul Kingma, Netherlands 1984 Introducing the Brutalist Round Coffee Table by renowned sculptor Paul Kingma, crafted in the...
Slate, Travertine, Concrete, Multi-gemstone, Aluminum
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Walnut Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory Japaneese glass sits on 4 Walnut Wood pedestal by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today f...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
Mawu Chair in Printed by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Made in France with hand-turned, flared oak legs in golden satin finish. Upholstered backrest and seat in textured jacquard velvet fabric (LG.FB-31).
Fabric, Oak, Cotton, Linen
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.