$5,300 / set
Asymmetrical Club Chairs by Wittman
By Wittmann
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Austria. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Reupholstered in Brentano Jinx fabric. Note- both chairs are different height and are asy...
Fabric
$1,389Sale Price|20% Off
Josef Hoffmann 'Fledermaus Bat' Chair Model No.728
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Basel, BS
This chair was sold by "Teo Jacob" in Switzerland, an official seller of Wittman furniture.
Leather, Faux Leather, Beech
Vintage POSTMODERN Leather Club Chair by Paolo Piva
By Paolo Piva, Wittmann
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a fantastic postmodern 1980s leather chair by Paolo Piva for Wittman. This unique oversized chair features supple grey leather with ribbing details accented by spherical wood...
Leather
Unavailable
H 30 in W 26.75 in D 49.75 in
Josef Hoffmann Cabinet Seating Set Sofa Loveseat and Chairs by Wittman Austria
By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Rare original 'Cabinet' loveseat and two matching chairs by Josef Hoffmann handmade circa 1980s by Wittmann Austria. Designed in 1903, for the Vienna home of Dr. Salzer, Josef Hoffma...
Fabric, Wood
1980s Wittman Leather Upholstered Green Chair
By Wittmann
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Wittman leather upholstered green chair with aluminum legs.
Aluminum
Fledermaus Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Wittman
By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 20th Century. Austria. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Reupholstered in pink mohair
Mohair, Wood
Set of Ten Josef Hoffmann for Wittman Villa Ast Dining Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann, Wittmann
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An elegant and sophisticated set of ten "Villa Ast" dining chairs—originally conceived around 1910 for the Villa Ast in Vienna. The rare chairs were designed by Josef Hoffmann and ex...
Fabric, Beech
Sold
H 27.17 in W 22.45 in D 19.89 in
Art Deco chair by Josef Hoffmann for Wittman Wiener Werkstatte, original fabric
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Milano, IT
Art Deco Armchair by Josef Hoffmann for Wittmann - Wiener Werkstätte An exceptional Art Deco armchair by the renowned Viennese master Josef Hoffmann, produced by Wittmann within the...
Fabric, Wood
Villa Gallia Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Wittman
By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Chicago, IL
c. Mid 20th Century. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Reupholstered in pink felt Kvadrat fabric. Tagged.
Fabric
Purkersdorf Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Wittman, c.1980
By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Surbiton, GB
Two chairs designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1903 for the Purkersdorf Sanatorium and produced by Austrian manufacturer Wittmann circa 1980. Although often attributed to both Hoffmann an...
Leather, Wood
Patinated Leather "Kubus" Club Chair by Josef Hoffman for Wittman
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patinated cognac tufted leather "Kubus" chair by Josef Hoffman for Wittman, designed in 1910.
Leather
Josef Hoffmann Chair for Wittman Wiener Werkstatte Art Deco
By Josef Hoffmann, Wittmann
Located in Atlanta, GA
Josef Hoffmann chair for Wittman Wiener Werkstatte. This chair was created circa 1990s after a 1920s design.
Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood
Sold
H 29.5 in W 20.5 in D 17.75 in
Pair of Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus Side / Dinning Chairs by Wittmann of Austria
By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Oakland, CA
1950s vintage Josef Hoffmann (1870-1956) Fledermaus side / dining chairs by Wittman of Austria. Original finish to the frames with a wonderful patina and upholstered in new old stock...
Fabric, Hardwood, Lacquer
Sold
H 28.35 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Set of Two Cognac Lounge Chairs "Constanze" by Johannes Spalt, Wittman
By Wittmann, Johannes Spalt
Located in Munster, NRW
Set of two cognac leather lounge chairs model "Constanze" by Johannes Spalt. Great design with a delicate steel frame. The chairs have light to normal wear, the leather shows a beaut...
Nine Wittmann, Austria Fledermaus Dining Room Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Set of nine bentwood, black lacquered Wittman Austria dining room chairs. After Josef Hoffmann.
Wood, Bentwood
$54,062
H 30 in W 25 in D 17 in
Josef Hoffmann. Armchair Designed for the 5th Viennese Secession Exhibition 1899
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
Josef Hoffmann (1870-1956) designed for the 5th Viennese Secession exhibition in 1899. An exceptional oak corner armchair. The last image is of an identical armchair designed by Hof...
Oak
$2,323
H 28.75 in W 23.63 in D 20.48 in
Josef Hoffmann Variation of Art Nouveau "Fledermaus" Armchair by Fischel
By Fischel, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
- wooden parts made of beechwood has been refurbished and finished by shellac - original springs - needs to be reupholstered - made in Czechoslovakia - labeled by producer
Fabric, Beech
Fledermaus No. 28 armchair by Josef Hoffmann & Gustav Siegel
By Gustav Siegel, Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
"Fledermaus No. 28” armchair, designed c. 1905 for the Fledermaus Café; listed in the 1906 J.&J. Kohn catalogue. Bent, stained, and lacquered beechwood with cylindrical legs; rear le...
Wood
Leather Aura Longue Chair By Paolo Piva For Wittmann 1980
By Paolo Piva
Located in Čelinac, BA
Leather Aura Longue Chair By Paolo Piva For Wittmann Austria 1980
Leather
$2,650
H 38.98 in W 29.93 in D 36.23 in
De Sede DS-264 Lounge Chair by Mathias Hoffmann, Swiss Leather Design
By Mathias Hoffmann, De Sede
Located in Dronten, NL
An exceptional example of Swiss craftsmanship, the DS-264 lounge chair by De Sede embodies sculptural presence, tactile luxury, and uncompromising comfort. Designed with the brand’s ...
Steel
Josef Hoffmann and Wiener Werkstätte Haus Brauner chair 1903
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
This rare chair comes from the estate of a Viennese antiques dealer. He acquired it in the 1970s with the provenance statement that it came from the Villa Brauner (Geweygasse 11, Hoh...
Maple
Josef Hoffman Fledermaus Chair by Wittmann
By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Highland, IN
Originally designed by Josef Hoffman for the Café Fledermaus in 1907. This example was made by Wittmann of Austria in the 80s. The frame of beech has a seat and back upholstered in H...
Upholstery, Beech
Fledermaus Armchair by Josef Hoffmann, Stained Wood & Brown Leather
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in San Francisco, US
A “Fledermaus” tinted wood armchair in stained curved wood, horseshoe-shaped structure highlighted with spheres. Seat and back covered in original re-dyed brown leather edged with up...
Leather, Wood
$1,270
H 32.29 in W 21.26 in D 17.72 in
Fledermaus Chair No.406 By Josef Hoffmann For Jacob & Josef Kohn Austria 1900s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Čelinac, BA
Fledermaus Chair No.728 By Josef Hoffmann For Jacob & Josef Kohn Austria 1900s
Fabric, Wood
$2,587 / item
H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 18.12 in
Customizable Wittmann Fledermaus Chair by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for starting leather. Specially designed in 1907 for the Fledermaus cabaret in Vienna, this suite still stands for exceptional bentwood craft. The runners and the woode...
Leather, Fabric
$1,045 / set
H 22.05 in W 23.63 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs or Club Chairs, 1970s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Beautiful and unique shape, made entirely from foam with a plastic floor. 1970-1975 production, reupholstered...
Upholstery, Foam
$10,131Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.14 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
Wittmann - Josef Hoffmann - Fledermaus - Chair (6) - Beech
By Josef Hoffmann, Wittmann
Located in Budapest, HU
This remarkable set of six **Fledermaus chairs**, designed by the visionary Austrian architect **Josef Hoffmann** in the early 1900s and masterfully crafted by **Wittmann**, represen...
Leather, Beech
A 811 Chair By Josef Hoffmann or Josef Frank for Thonet 1920s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Čelinac, BA
Josef Hoffmann or Josef Frank chair A 811 for Thonet 1920s
Bentwood
Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet in very nice original condition with signs of use.
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Model Ds-86 Leather Lounge Chair by Desede
By De Sede
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: De Sede Era: 1960s Materials: Leather Measurements: 35.5" wide x 31" tall Condition: In excellent original condition with typi...
Leather
Pair of Modern Contemporary Club Chairs by Pearson
By Pearson Co.
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Fabric
$3,137 / item
H 55.52 in W 16.15 in D 13.78 in
Charles Rennie Mackintosh 292 Hill House Chair for Cassina, Italy, new
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Chair designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1902. Relaunched in 1973. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Prices vary dependent on color and material of the piece. Originally a fur...
Wood, Velvet
Rare Stool Thonet Nr. 51, since 1885
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, August Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
A rare variant of a swivel stool. Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Newly restored. New canning in seat.
Bentwood
$935Sale Price / item|15% Off
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Lumina Daphine LED Table Lamp in Black Soft by Tommaso Cimini
By Tommaso Cimini, Lumina
Located in New York, NY
Table standing lamp of metal with an articulated pivoting arm, the head can rotate 360°. The light source is a 8W-LED controlled by a switch which can be set in ways: on/half light/o...
Metal
1950s Brass Chandelier with Twin Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Rome, IT
Two-light chandelier from the 1950s featuring a brass stem and a circular central ring supporting a pair of opposing arms. Each arm holds an angled opaline glass diffuser with a soft...
Brass
Bertu Barstools, Cicely Modern Walnut Barstools
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Barstools, Cicely Modern Walnut Barstools These Cicely Modern Walnut Barstools are beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. It was style-spotted at the Spring 20...
Wood, Walnut
"Gaja" chair by Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina, 1970s
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
"Gaja" chair by Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina, Made in Italy, 1970s. This Chair is made of an electro-welded, chrome-plated steel rod. This type is in the version with genuine leathe...
Steel
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Glass Wall Sconce, circa 1960
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
Wall sconce with clear shield-shaped glass, with a single brass candelabra light holder, supported on a black painted metal circular wall mount. by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Ita...
Metal, Brass
$25,400Sale Price|27% Off
H 56.5 in W 47.25 in D 33.25 in
'Pompeiana' Corner Cabinet by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, 2 of 2 in 1988, Signed
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 'much larger than it looks' collectors item is the 'Pompeiana' corner cabinet by Piero Fornasetti, completed in 1988, signed, dated and numbered 2 of 2. Fornasetti cabinets, es...
Brass
LUcona Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the LUcona Sconce is a classic mid century modern design made to order. Crafted from all brass, this fixture fully articulates fo...
Brass
Suelo Slatted Outdoor Lounge Chair
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® Slatted outdoor lounge chair is beautifully constructed in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. The wood frame...
Mahogany
Porto Belo Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
PORTO BELO TABLE, designed in 2025. This bistro dining table has a hand-sculpted ceramic base which is made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop with a solid wood table top. ...
Chestnut, Ceramic
$14,523
H 116.93 in W 51.19 in D 29.93 in
Vittorio Dassi Monumental Desk Wall Unit for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Monumental and very rare desk wall unit by Vittorio Dassi for Mobili Cantù – Italy, circa 1950. Italian walnut, birch and brass details. Corner assembly between two walls at a 90-deg...
Brass
François Lembo Mirror, Ceramic, Gold, Red, Black, Jeweled, Signed
By François Lembo
Located in New York, NY
François Lembo mirror, ceramic, gold, red, black, jeweled, signed. Small scale gold glazed mirror decorated with ruby red and black embedded jewels. Signed F. Lembo with incised sign...
Ceramic
$9,178 / item
H 71.26 in W 39.38 in D 22.05 in
Modernist Tubular Steel Cabinet, Lacquered and Veneered Wood, Customizable
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel cabined made of lacquered and veneered wood, customizable. Production time 12-14 weeks.
Metal
René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Almelo, NL
René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s This mid-century sideboard, crafted from patinated French oak, was designed by René Gabriel in the 1940s in France. It was part o...
Oak
$6,738 / item
H 62.21 in W 47.25 in D 21.66 in
Customizable Storage Cabinet in Lacquered Wood and Tubular Steel Hardware
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Bespoke wooden storage cabinet manufactured by GMD Berlin. Wood finish in various colors and finishes. Also available in veneered wood. Available on request in different amounts. De...
Steel
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.