Rocking chair by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano Colombia 1960
By Arte Sano
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rocking chair by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano. Frame of teak. Upholstered with patinated leather.
Leather, Teak
$1,368 / set
H 28.35 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Part of Mid-Century Wood High Stools by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano
Located in London, London
Pair of high stools By Werner Biermann For Arte Sano White walnut frame Leather seats Colombia
Leather, Walnut
$1,980 / set
H 27 in W 14 in D 14 in
Mid-Century Bar Stools in Wood and Leather by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano
By Arte Sano
Located in Buffalo, NY
Werner Biermann for Arte Sano Bar Stools, Hand-Tanned Leather, Colombia, 1960's Mid-century modern
Leather, Wood
$2,062
H 15.75 in W 25.99 in D 16.15 in
Mid-Century Teak & Leather Stool by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano, Colombia
By Arte Sano
Located in St. Leonards-On-Sea, GB
Mid-century wooden stool designed by Werner Biermann and produced by Arte Sano in Colombia during
Leather, Wood
$1,783Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.34 in W 24.81 in D 32.29 in
Leather Rocking Chair by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano Bogota, Colombia 1960's
By Arte Sano
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage South American Design Leather Rocking Chair by Werner Biermann for Artesano Arte Sano
Leather, Wood
$1,100Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.34 in W 24.81 in D 31.5 in
Arte Sano, Cognac Leather Rocking Chair, Colombia, 1970's
By Arte Sano
Located in Sherborne, GB
This rocking chair is designed by Biermann Werner for Arte Sano. German-born designer Werner
Leather, Pine
$650
H 32 in W 19 in D 20.5 in
Lounge/Side Chair Designed by Biermann Werner for Arte Sano, Colombia, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
side chair designed by Beirmann Werner for the Arte Sano Company in the 1960s. Also called 'safari
Walnut
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 25.99 in D 16.15 in
Mid-Century wooden Stool by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano
By Arte Sano
Located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, England
Low leather stool designed by Werner Biermann in the 1960s and produced by Arte Sano in Colombia. A
Leather, Wood, Teak
Sold
H 3.19 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
1960s, Werner Biermann design for Arte Sano, set of three chairs, original.
By Arte Sano
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Werner Biermann design for Arte Sano. Set of three chairs in original good condition. Hand
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 18.9 in W 18.9 in L 18.9 in
Set of Four Vintage Chairs by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano, Colombia 1960s
By Arte Sano
Located in Roma, IT
Set of four vintage chairs is an original design furniture item realized by Werner Biermann for
Leather, Teak, Walnut
Sold
H 32 in W 19 in D 20.5 in
Tanned Saddle Leather Side Chair Designed by Biermann Werner for Arte Sano, 1960
By Arte Sano
Located in Deland, FL
chair designed by Beirmann Werner for the Arte Sano Company. Also called 'safari', 'lodge', or 'hunting
Walnut
Sold
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 29.53 in
Arte Sano Biermann Cia Inc. Cognac Leather Hunting Chairs, Colombia, 1960s
By Arte Sano
Located in Almelo, NL
two rare hunting lodge chairs designed by Biermann Werner for Arte Sano. These chairs are made of hand
Leather, Walnut
Arte Sano Biermann Cia Inc. Colombian Leather Hunting Chairs Set of 4
By Sergio Rodrigues, Arte Sano
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Outstanding group of four rare hunting lodge chairs designed by Biermann Werner for Arte Sano. The
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 27.96 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Werner Biermann for Arte Sano Bar Stools, Hand-Tanned Leather, Colombia, 1960's
By Arte Sano
Located in Antwerp, BE
Werner Biermann for Arte Sano Bar Stools, Hand-Tanned Leather, Colombia, 1960's Mid-century
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 18.9 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in
Set of Four Vintage Chairs by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano, Colombia, 1960s
By Arte Sano
Located in Roma, IT
Set of four vintage chairs is a vintage design furniture item realized by Werner Biermann for Arte
Leather, Teak, Walnut
Sold
H 28.75 in W 22.05 in D 29.53 in
Set of 2 low chairs by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano Colombia 1960
By Arte Sano
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Pair of armchairs by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano in the sixties in Colombia Structure with four
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 27 in W 14 in D 14 in
Mid Century bar stools in wood and leather by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano, 4
By Arte Sano
Located in Asheville, NC
Set of 4 bar stools by designer Werner Biermann for Arte Sano , hand-tanned leather seating with a
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 27.17 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Mid-Century Bar Stools in Wood and Leather by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
What to write about these gorgeous bar stools? We prefer to let the pictures speak for themselves. Leather with great patina. Enjoy.
Leather, Wood
60s Werner Biermann Low Fauteuil for Arte Sano Set/2
By Arte Sano
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
German born designer Werner Biermann settled in Colombia in the 1930’s and established a furniture
Leather, Oak
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H.
Wood
Pair of Compas Wood Counter Stools, Italy
By Le Corbusier, Jean Prouvé, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of compas counter stools or high chairs, wood and rope. In the mood of Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, Le Corbusier, Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, Gio Ponti, Osvaldo Borsani.
Wood, Rope
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
$6,388 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$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
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$819Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
Mid-Century Teak Sofa Bed with Storage Headboard, 1960s Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A versatile and functional example of Mid-Century design, this teak sofa bed offers both comfortable seating and convenient storage. Complete with a matching, detached headboard feat...
Teak, Upholstery
$3,900
H 16.15 in W 78.75 in D 47.25 in
Danish Modern Daybed, Reupholstered, Made in Pine, by Nyt i Bo, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A large Danish mid century daybed in solid pine, reupholstered in grey wool. Made by a Danish company "Nyt i Bo" in 1970s. This daybed can also be used as a couch or a freestandin...
Wool, Pine
$3,900
H 14.5 in W 45 in D 19.5 in
Mid Century Modern Studio Made Live Edge Coffee Table in Walnut & Elm Woods
By George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made by an unknown woodworker in the Bucks County PA area c. 1990's. Beautifully designed and constructed, having solid walnut & elm. Excellent ready to use condition.
Elm, Walnut
$1,428
H 30.71 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
French Wood & Leather Bar Stool, Mid-Century Modern, Craftsmanship, 1950's
Located in Antwerp, BE
French Wood & Leather high stool, bar stool, Mid-century Modern, Craftsmanship, 1950's Mid-century modern bar stool. Made in France in the 1950s this chair is an ideal additio...
Leather, Wood
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.