Cast Resin 'Yolk' Chair by Zachary A. Design
By Zachary A. Bitner
Located in Chicago, IL
What came first the chicken or the egg? Maybe it was actually the Yolk chair, created to answer
Fiberglass, Resin
$1,995
H 35.75 in W 20.75 in D 16.5 in
Antique Chinese 19th C Qing Dynasty Inlaid Dreamstone Mother of Pearl Chair 1850
Located in Portland, OR
floral design, there is corresponding inlay on the chair yolk & also the top of the front legs, the chair
Marble
Chinese Yolk Back Arm Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
The graceful proportions of this 19th century Chinese yolk back armchair compliment both
Elm
Vintage Asian-Modern Burl and Cane Dining Chairs, a Set of 6
By Henredon
Located in Charleston, SC
This absolutely stunning set of 6 Asian modern yolk style dining chairs have sexy curved backs with
Cane, Burl
1950s French Art Deco Maple Dining Chairs In Yolk Linen - Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
This chic set of six 1950s French Art Deco dining chairs was sourced from Provence, France, and
Linen, Maple, Walnut
Outstanding Egg Chair W/Ottoman in Yolk/Tan Leather by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful vintage tan leather egg chair and ottoman. Designed by Arne Jacobsen and
Aluminum
Very Good Set of Four Queen Anne Period Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A very good set of four Queen Anne period walnut dining chairs with yolk shaped top rails
Walnut
Pair of Chinese Carved Yolk Back Arm Chairs
Located in Seattle, WA
A pair of Chinese yolk-back arm chairs (fushouyi). Constructed of elm wood (jumu), the chairs with
$1,879 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
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
$74 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
Wood
$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
Pair of Sculptural Concrete Chairs by Merit Los Angeles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of outdoor chairs made of solid concrete and each with a perfect and unique patina. Round saucer seat with angular legs. Incredible modern design perfect for any outdoo...
Concrete
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor 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 ...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
$2,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated brass dome ceiling lamp. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finnish designs...
Brass
Bespoke Round Italian Dining Table in Travertine
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Made to order in Italy Round top Honed or polished finish Rounded or straight edges Travertine pedestal. The photos show a selection of tables we have m...
Travertine
Suelo Modern Side Chair
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® modern side chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The lounge chair's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushi...
Hardwood
$9,396 / item
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 94.49 in
Large Solid Stone Green Marble Oval Dining Table with Bellini style Column Legs
By Mario Bellini
Located in Amsterdam, Holland
This minimalist table is crafted entirely from stone, featuring an oval horse-track top in green marble with elegant white veining. It rests on four cylindrical columns that taper in...
Stone, Limestone, Travertine, Marble
$4,950 / item
H 12 in W 48 in D 48 in
Modern Fiberglass Coffee Table by Mike Ruiz-Serra, Customizable in Any RAL Color
By Mike Ruiz Serra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Mike Ruiz-Serra, the Quad has four hemispherical legs and is cast in fiberglass, giving it a unique satin finish that is extremely lightweight, strong, and durable. Its s...
Fiberglass
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
Stone Age-Inspired Outdoor Chairs in Resin, Set of 2
By Albino Miranda
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Description: sofa crafted of fiber reinforced resin and lacquered in matte white. The armchair is characterized by its organic shape and incomparable durability. Designed to with...
Resin
Venus II Floorlamp
By Ransom & Dunn
Located in London, GB
A monumental floor up-lighter lamp modelled after the harmonious curves of the female form. Sold individually. Available in UK, EU, and US compliant formats. In picture 3, Venus II i...
Plaster, Resin
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.
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