Incredible Wave Slipper Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Danny Ho Fong, circa 1970
By Tropi-cal, Danny Ho Fong
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare majestic large-scale slipper chair and ottoman by the great Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-cal, circa 1970. Heavy wrought iron frame finished in bamboo, with handsome cane accents. E...
Wrought Iron
Incredible Wave Lounge Chair and Ottoman Pair by Danny Ho Fong, circa 1970
By Tropi-cal, Danny Ho Fong
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare pair of majestic large-scale slipper chairs and matching ottomans by the great Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-cal, circa 1970. Heavy wrought iron frame finished in bamboo, with hands...
Wrought Iron
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H 33.86 in W 24.41 in L 33.86 in
1950s "Wave" Lounge Chair in Tubular Iron and White Chenille, Brazil Modernism
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This exquisite and unique lounge chair is upholstered in a super deluxe white chenille fabric. The iron is still in original conditions and show beautiful patina. The design is very ...
Iron
Wave Chairs by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-cal
By Tropi-cal, Danny Ho Fong
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron and rattan "Wave" chairs by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-cal.
Iron
"Wave" Chair by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal
By Danny Ho Fong
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The "Wave" Chair designed by Danny Ho Fong and produced by Tropi-Cal.
Iron
$4,185 / set
H 39.57 in W 32.29 in D 34.26 in L 39.57 in
"Model no. 14" Lounge Chair with Footstool for Horsnæs, Denmark 1960s
By Horsnaes
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful and stylish “Model No. 14” lounge chair and footstool set was designed by Fredrik Fogh and Edoardo Bregani and made by the Danish manufacturer Horsnæs. With a wide ran...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
$6,250
H 29 in W 34 in D 34 in
Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, USA, 1960's
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and monolithic lounge chair and ottoman set designed by the influential Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Audacious in it's scope, shape and materials used thi...
Walnut
Midcentury Wavy Chaise Lounge by Enrico Bartolini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury wave chaise lounge designed and manufactured by Enrico Bartolini in the united states, circa 1970s. This beautiful vintage chaise lounge has an ocean wave design that prov...
Fabric
$47,500
H 32.5 in W 34.5 in D 41 in
Rare Pair of 'Jangada' Lounge Chairs & Ottoman by Jean Gillon, Brazil, c. 1960s
By Italma Wood Art, wood art, Jean Gillon
Located in Deland, FL
About: Attention collectors: Introducing an incredibly rare set of two restored "Jangada" chairs with matching ottoman. Named the "Jangada" chair, after the small rustic fishing boat...
Leather, Rope, Jacaranda
$3,200
H 32 in W 38 in D 70 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sculptural Rocking Wave-Form Chaise Lounge
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Adrian Pearsall, this chaise was made by Craft Associates early in Pearsall's career, around the 1950s. Featuring the now-classic wave form seat and a two-stage carved wa...
Upholstery, Walnut
$30,800 / set
H 26.38 in W 27.76 in D 29.41 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of MP-97 Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. This pair of MP-97 lounge chairs by Percival Lafer comprises a solid wood structure with a single piece of a loose foam se...
Leather, Foam, Wood
$3,600 / set
H 29 in W 23 in D 31 in
Milo Baughman Scoop Chair and Ottoman, James Inc, Mid Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Round Rock, TX
Milo Baughman Scoop Chair and Ottoman for James Inc. - 1950s Sculptural Milo Baughman scoop lounge chair and matching ottoman for James Inc., featuring Baughman’s distinctive low-sl...
Fabric
$20,748Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 26.38 in W 27.76 in D 29.41 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of MP-97 Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. This pair of MP-97 lounge chairs by Percival Lafer comprises a solid wood structure with a single piece of a loose foam se...
Leather, Foam, Wood
Mid Century Lounge Chairs By Carl Straub 1970s, Set Of 2
By Carl Straub
Located in ECHT, NL
Mid-Century Lounge Chairs by Carl Straub 1970s, Set of 2 New Upholstery in Soft Grey / Taupe Fabric.
Fabric, Beech
$25,000
H 35 in W 67 in D 27 in
Rare Brazilian Modern Chaise Lounge in Caviúna Wood & Mohair, John Graz, 1950s
By John Graz
Located in New York, NY
A remarkably rare early 1950s chaise lounge by John Graz, representing one of the most elusive expressions of Brazilian modern design. Unlike many of his contemporaries, Graz maintai...
Mohair, Caviuna
$28,500 / set
H 37 in W 24 in D 33 in
Sculptural Pair of Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Chenille, John Graz
By John Graz
Located in New York, NY
A striking pair of Brazilian modernist armchairs designed by the Swiss-born designer John Graz, whose multidisciplinary practice played a formative role in shaping early modernist in...
Bouclé, Hardwood
$17,211 / set
H 38.78 in W 30.32 in D 37.01 in
Rare Pair of Pernilla Chairs and Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A very rare pair of Pernilla chairs and ottoman by Bruno Mathsson, for Karl Mathsson, Värnamo, Sweden, 1960s. Beech frames and original leather seats. Rarely found in such good con...
Leather, Beech
$32,000
H 29.34 in W 38.47 in D 37.8 in
Vintage MP-111 Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Percival Lafer, 1970s, Brazil
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
This model was loosely based on the formal concept of the MP-81, with a more brutish shape. The feet, which incilne towards the inside, resemble the supports for a hammock. The cover...
Leather
Adrian Pearsall Wave Lounge Chair Circa 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful and very comfortable mid century modern wave chair designed by Adrian Pearsall. Very sexy sculptural form with tapered walnut legs. Wide enough for two. The fabric is a bl...
Fabric, Walnut
$3,800
H 29 in W 53 in D 36 in
Architectural Wave Chaise Lounge Chair by Lawrence Peabody for Selig, c. 1960s
By Selig, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Deland, FL
A contoured build sure to be the statement piece in your living space. Found in the original upholstery and set on maple tapered legs. Buy in it's original state or if the fabric isn...
Fabric
$4,794 / set
H 31.89 in W 31.89 in D 31.89 in
Rare Pair of Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Adalberto Dal Lago, Italy, 1974
By Adalberto Dal Lago, Germa
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An exceptional and rare pair of lounge chairs designed by Adalberto Dal Lago and produced by Germa in 1974. Featuring a bold sculptural form, these chairs stand out for their distinc...
Leather, Bentwood
$18,600 / set
H 20.48 in W 23.63 in D 18.51 in
Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Chairs for Cassina, Brown Leather, 1927, Set of 6
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chairs for Cassina, brown leather and black metal, Italy, 1927, set of six An icon with a versatile and functional...
Leather
Jean Besnard, French Art Deco, Ceramic, Table Lamp, France, 1960s
By Jean Besnard
Located in Stamford, CT
Jean Besnard, French Art Deco, Brown Ceramic, Table Lamp, France, 1960s A small brown and white ceramic partially glazed table lamp designed and produced by Jean Besnard in France i...
Ceramic
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Brass
$592 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Set of 2 Brutalist Whitewashed Reclaimed Wood Collage Tiles by Peter Glassford
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
A sculptural White wash collage tiles part of the Brutal Nature collection by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one-of-...
Wood
Large Massimo Vignelli Model 526g Table lamp for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Milan, IT
Massimo Vignelli Model 526g table lamp for Arteluce. Large Version Carries 3 bulbs Original labels
Metal
$5,353
H 27.96 in W 79.14 in D 70.87 in
Mid-Century Modern Vanessa Bed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy, 1950s
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
The Vanessa bed, designed by renowned Italian architect and designer Tobia Scarpa around 1959 and originally produced for Gavina (and later by Simon by Cassina), is an icon of Italia...
Metal
$15,000
H 25.2 in W 22.05 in D 27.56 in
Lounge chair by Junzo Sakakura and Daisaku Cho, for Tendo, Japan 1970s
By Junzo Sakakura
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
The rare model of fixed chairs line that was created by Junzo Sakakura Architectural Research Institute in collaboration with design by Daisaku Cho. Crafted in the 1970s, this mod...
Fabric, Wood
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Oak Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
$13,127
H 66.93 in W 51.19 in D 19.3 in
Swedish Grace Birchwood Cabinet by Otto Schulz for BOET, Gothenburg, 1930s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Odense, DK
A refined and exceptionally well-preserved example of Swedish Grace design, this cabinet by Otto Schulz for BOET embodies the sophisticated restraint and craftsmanship that defined S...
Birch
$4,500 / item
H 36 in Dm 32.5 in
Glossy Cream Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut o...
Brass
Oak Dining Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four sculptural oak dining chairs by Guillerme et Chambron. Made in France circa 1960s.
Oak
Majorelle Art Deco Cerused Oak Game Table Mid-Century France, 1940s
By Atelier Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
Majorelle deco cerused oak game dining table Mid-Century, France, 1930s-1940s Beautiful game table that has two positions. The side portions pull-out to make room for leaf that ex...
Oak
Pair of 2052 Fontana Arte by Max Ingrand Wall Sconces
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of sconces model 2052, designed by Max Ingrand circa 1960 for Fontana Arte. Each features a brass rectangular structure and a combination of three clear beveled and frosted glas...
Brass
Aldo Tura, bar table in blue-green lacquered goatskin, 1960
By Aldo Tura
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Large parchment coffee table by Aldo Tura, produced in Milan, Italy, in the 1960s. The surface is crafted from lacquered goatskin parchment, a signature material of Tura’s work, cr...
Wood
Important Art Deco Parchment and Ebonized Five-Panel Folding Screen
Located in Montreal, QC
Important Parchment and Ebonized Five-Panel Folding Screen France: circa 1940 Provenance: With Eclectiques Gallery, Soho New York Jerome Robbins Maurice Chevalier
Parchment Paper
Rare Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Floor Lamp
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, floor lamp, coated aluminum and brass, brass, marble, Italy, design circa 1954 An exceptionally rare floor lamp, designed by the acclaimed lighting des...
Marble, Aluminum, Brass
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.