$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
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
$1,405Sale Price|20% Off
Josef Hoffmann 'Fledermaus Bat' Chair Model No.728
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
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 Wittmann, Paolo Piva
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
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 Johannes Spalt, Wittmann
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
Italian Cocoon Pendant, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Italian cocoon pendant from the 1960s. Custom design for a Hotel in Madonna di Campiglio, which included additional cocoon lamps by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. Very ...
Steel
$659Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
$3,173 / 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
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$17,400 / set
H 36 in W 17.25 in D 22.5 in
CraftAssociates Caned Dining Chairs, Bonnie Caned Dining Chairs, Leather Walnut
By Laura Trenchard, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft caned dining chairs, bonnie caned dining chairs, leather and walnut Designer: Laura Trenchard Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture Period/model: Mid-Century Modern Sp...
Cane, Walnut, Leather
$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 Los Angeles, 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
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
$13,600 / set
H 30.71 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Marco Zanuso "Square" Armchairs for Arflex, 1962, Set of 2
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Marco Zanuso "Square" Armchairs for Arflex, camel velvet, Italy, 1962, set of two. The design of Marco Zanuso's "Square" armchairs, produced for Arflex in 1960s, reflects his commit...
Velvet
$801Sale 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
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
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
$1,116 / item
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 2.76 in
Murano Green Glass and Brass Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Majestic leaf in Murano glass of a wonderful green color, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The applique is composed of a brass structure that is attached to the ...
Brass
$4,400 / set
H 11.03 in W 4.34 in D 11.03 in
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass, Green Metal and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, crafted in brass with green lacquered metal elements and opaline glass shades. The design is clean and architectural, built around a stro...
Metal, Brass
$6,800 / set
H 40.5 in W 24 in D 27 in
Set of Eight French Art Deco Style Macassar Ebony Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A dramatic set of eight 20th century French Art Deco style dining chairs featuring an exotic Macassar ebony veneered and lacquered finish. The large set consists of eight armchairs. ...
Ebony, Macassar, Fabric
Pair of Mario Papperzini Amalfi Iron Lounge Chairs and Ottomans
By Mario Papperzini
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An iconic and rare pair of "Amalfi" lounge chairs and matching ottomans with adjustable chain backs. The stylish mid-century modern design after Mario Papperzini's design for John Sa...
Bronze, Iron
$9,598 / set
H 34.06 in W 20.87 in D 16.93 in
Antique George III Quality Sheraton Set of Eight Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
A superb quality set of eight George III Sheraton dining chairs comprising six singles and two carvers, crafted in fine mahogany. Each chair displays elegant reeded curved backs with...
Mahogany
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.