$4,600
H 28 in W 28 in D 21 in
Scandinavian Modern Leather "Z Down" Chair By Erik Magnussen For Torben Ørskov
By Erik Magnussen, Torben Orskov
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Danish Modern leather and chromed steel folding chair known as the "Z Down" chair was designed
Steel, Chrome
$4,995 / set
H 29 in W 26.5 in D 19.5 in
Scandinavian Modern Erik Magnussen Z Down Folding Chairs by Torben Orskov, Pair
By Torben Orskov, Erik Magnussen
Located in Topeka, KS
Impressive vintage Scandinavian Modern Erik Magnussen Z Down folding chairs by Torben Orzkov in
Metal, Chrome
$9,338 / set
H 30.52 in W 26.97 in D 22.05 in
Erik Magnussen Pair of Z Down Lounge Chairs for Torben Ørskov Denmark, 1960s
By Torben Orskov, Erik Magnussen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Mid-Century Modern Z Down lounge chairs. Design by Erik Magnussen for
Chrome
$9,374 / set
H 25.6 in W 28.75 in D 20.48 in
Four Z-Down folding lounge chairs and table by Erik Magnussen, Torben Ørskov
By Erik Magnussen, Torben Orskov
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Rare set of four folding lounge chairs by Erik Magnussen, made of brown lacquered tubular steel
Travertine, Steel
Unavailable
H 25.6 in W 28.75 in D 20.48 in
Z-Down folding chair by Erik Magnussen produced by Torben Ørskov, Denmark
By Torben Orskov, Erik Magnussen
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Z-Down folding chair by Erik Magnussen, produced by Torben Ørskov in Denmark in 1968. Dark brown
Metal, Chrome
Erik Magnussen Z Down Chair Manufactured by Torben Ørskov
By Erik Magnussen
Located in Valby, 84
Erik Magnussen Z down chair manufactured by Torben Ørskov, the chair is made in chromed steel tubes
Steel
1960s Leather and Tubular Steel “Z Down Chair” by Torben Ørakov
Located in Victoria, BC
Experience the exquisite craftsmanship of the rare and distinctive "Z-Down Chair" meticulously
Steel
Erik Magnussen, "Z-Down" Chair in Metal and Leather, 1968
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
from ceramics and tableware, he designed in 1968 the folding chair "Z-down" for Torben Oskov & Co
Metal
Sold
H 29.14 in W 27.17 in D 24.81 in
Erik Magnussen Z Down Folding Chair in Cognac Leather for Torben Ørskov Denmark
By Torben Orskov, Erik Magnussen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Erik Magnussen Z Down folding lounge chair for Torben Ørskov, Denmark, 1960s. Clever design with a
Metal
Sold
H 28.75 in W 28.35 in D 23.63 in
Erik Magnussen “Z-down” Mid-Century Leather & Steel Lounge Chair
Located in London, GB
A scarce leather lounge chair by Erik Magnussen for Torben Ørskov. Denmark, c1968. Original
Leather
Z-Down Chair by Erik Magnusson
By Engelbrechts, Erik Magnussen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folding steel tube frame. Thick black leather seat and back. Manufactured in Denmark by Engelbrechts. High quality production.
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Folding Z-Down Lounge Chairs by Erik Magnussen
By Erik Magnussen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of folding Z-down lounge chairs by Erik Magnussen in red lacquered tubular steel frames with
Steel
Sold
H 27.17 in W 28.75 in D 20.87 in
Erik Magnussen Pair of 'Z' Folding Lounge Chairs in Cognac Leather
By Torben Orskov, Erik Magnussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Erik Magnussen for Torben Ørskov, pair of 'Z' easy chairs, leather and chromed steel, Denmark
Steel, Chrome
Danish, Leather "Z-Down" Chair by Erik Magnussen
By Erik Magnussen
Located in Stockholm, Sweden
The great "Z-Down" chair designed in the 1960s by Danish Erik Magnussen. Collapsible lounge chair
Chrome
Erik Magnussen "Z-Down" Lounge Chair in Brown Leather
By Erik Magnussen
Located in Chicago, IL
Folding steel tube frame. Thick black leather seat and back. Manufactured in Denmark by Engelbrechts. High quality production.
Chrome
Sold
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in L 29.53 in
1960s, Very Rare Model Z Folding Chair by Erik Magnussen for Torben Orskov
By Erik Magnussen
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Very unique and rare museum quality piece of Erik Magnussen. Early model Z-chair. This item was
Chrome, Metal
Erik Magnussen – Z-Down – Folding Chair – Torben Ørskov
By Erik Magnussen
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
This ultra rare chair is called Z-Down and is designed by Erik Magnussen for Torben Ørskov. Denmark
Leather
$82,000 / set
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 61.03 in
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1974, Set of 4
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, brown leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of four. Ubald Klug designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living landsc...
Leather
$750
H 26 in W 20 in
Galerie Maeght /// Abstract Geometric Minimalist Ellsworth Kelly Colorfield Art
By Ellsworth Kelly
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Ellsworth Kelly (American, 1923-2015) Title: "Galerie Maeght" Year: 1964 Medium: Original Lithograph, Exhibition Poster on light wove paper Limited edition: Unknown Printer...
Lithograph
$1,923 / 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
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Hand-Crafted Rattan
Located in Oxford, GB
The Pallete Table Lamp distills the bold, organic-meets-geometric appeal of its floor lamp counterpart into a refined, space-saving design. Perfect for desks, bedside tables, or cons...
Rattan
$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 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 Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$673Sale 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
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
$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
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
$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
$5,723 / set
H 23.63 in W 34.65 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Carlotta Lounge Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Aartselaar, BE
A striking pair of Italian lounge chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, this early edition of the iconic Carlotta model, manufactured late 1960s/ early 1970s, embodie...
Wood, Fabric, Foam
$6,009
H 26.78 in W 25.2 in D 29.14 in
Sculptural lounge ' Etcetera ' chair By Jan Ekselius Sweden 1970S
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Swedish designer Jan Ekselius studied at the art academy in Stockholm and later at the Royal College of Art in London. He made his international breakthrough in the early 1970s with ...
Fabric
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
$10,700 / set
H 27.96 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Adrian Pearsall 'Havana' Chair with Ottoman in Olive Green Pierre Frey
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, lounge chair with ottoman, model 1717-RC and 1841-O, fabric by Pierre Frey, walnut, brass, United States, 1960s The Havana set, designed by Ad...
Brass
Zanotta Dismountable Safari Chair
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Zanotta
Located in Dronten, NL
Exceptionally rare 1970s lounge chair in ash and canvas made by Zanotta. The chair is very solid and disassembles completely when desired. In wonderful vintage condition. All leather...
Canvas, Ash
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.