$7,538 / set
H 24.41 in W 29.53 in D 32.29 in
Lounge chairs "Karelia" by Liisi Beckmann for Zanotta, 1960s, set of 2
By Zanotta, Liisi Meronen Beckmann
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of orange armchairs designed by Liisi Beckmann and manufactured by Zanotta in the '60s
Faux Leather, Foam
Customizable Karelia Lounge Chair by Liisi Beckmann
By Zanotta
Located in New York, NY
Different colors available. Design by Liisi Beckmann Project year 1966 Armchair. Graduated polyurethane foam frame. External cover only available in bielastic Samba fabric.
Fabric
Customizable Karelia Lounge Chair by Liisi Beckmann
By Zanotta
Located in New York, NY
Different colors available. Design by Liisi Beckmann Project year 1966 Armchair. Graduated polyurethane foam frame. External cover only available in bielastic Samba fabric. Price f...
Fabric
Karelia Red Lounge Chair by Liisi Beckmann for Zanotta
By Zanotta, Liisi Meronen Beckmann
Located in Antwerp, BE
Zanotta, Karelia, lounge chair designed by Liisi Beckmann, Italy, 1966. The chair has a foam
Foam, Latex
Black Karelia Lounge Chair by Liisi Beckmann for Zanotta
By Zanotta, Liisi Meronen Beckmann
Located in Antwerp, BE
Zanotta produced lounge chairs designed by Liisi Beckmann, Italy, 1966. The chair has a foam base
Foam, Latex
Postmodern Karelia Lounge Chair by Liisi Beckmann for Zanotta
By Zanotta, Liisi Meronen Beckmann
Located in Antwerp, BE
Zanotta produced lounge chairs designed by Liisi Beckmann, Italy, 1966. The chair has a foam base
Foam, Latex
Sold
H 24.02 in W 26.78 in D 30.71 in
Pair of "Karelia" Purple Armchairs by Liisi Beckmann for Zanotta
By Zanotta, Liisi Meronen Beckmann
Located in Milano, IT
Karelia armchair design by Lisii Beckman for Zanotta with structure in polyurethane foam. The pair
Velvet
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H 24.81 in W 31.11 in D 31.11 in
Karelia Lounge Chair by Liisi Beckmann for Zanotta, Italy, 1960s
By Zanotta, Liisi Meronen Beckmann
Located in Antwerp, BE
Zanotta produced lounge chairs designed by Liisi Beckmann, Italy, 1966. The chair has a foam base
Foam, Latex
Sold
H 23.63 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Yellow Karelia Lounge Chairs by Liisi Beckmann for Zanotta, 1970s
By Zanotta, Liisi Meronen Beckmann
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of two yellow vinyl lounge chairs.
Fabric, Foam, Wood
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H 24.02 in W 26.78 in D 30.71 in
Pair of "Karelia" Red Armchairs by Liisi Beckmann for Zanotta, 1970s
By Zanotta, Liisi Meronen Beckmann
Located in Milano, IT
Karelia armchair design by Lisii Beckman for Zanotta with polyurethane foam structure. The pair of
Faux Leather, Polystyrene
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H 24.81 in W 31.11 in D 31.11 in
Postmodern Black & Red Karelia Lounge Chairs by Liisi Beckmann for Zanotta
By Zanotta, Liisi Meronen Beckmann
Located in Antwerp, BE
Zanotta produced these lounge chairs designed by Liisi Beckmann, Italy, 1966. The chair has a foam
Foam, Latex
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H 24.81 in W 31.11 in D 31.11 in
Red Karelia Lounge Chairs by Liisi Beckmann for Zanotta, Italy, 1960s
By Zanotta, Liisi Meronen Beckmann
Located in Antwerp, BE
Zanotta produced lounge chairs designed by Liisi Beckmann, Italy, 1966. The chair has a foam base
Foam, Latex
Sold
H 30.71 in W 26.78 in L 30.71 in
Pair of "Karelia" Armchairs by Liisi Beckmann for Zanotta in Bouclè Purple
By Zanotta, Liisi Meronen Beckmann
Located in Milano, IT
Karelia armchair design by Lisii Beckman for Zanotta with structure in polyurethane foam. The pair
Velvet
Sold
H 24.75 in W 31 in D 31 in
Liisi Beckmann set of four model 870 Karelia chairs / sofa for Zanotta Italy
By Zanotta, Liisi Meronen Beckmann
Located in Skokie, IL
Beckmann set of four model 870 Karelia chairs/sofa for Zanotta, Italy. This exquisite collection
Upholstery, Foam
Sold
H 24.41 in W 26.78 in D 31.11 in
Yellow Lounge chairs "Karelia" by Liisi Beckmann for Zanotta, 1960s, set of 2
By Zanotta, Liisi Meronen Beckmann
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of Yellow armchairs designed by Liisi Beckmann and manufactured by Zanotta in the '60s
Faux Leather, Foam
Sold
H 24.02 in W 26.78 in D 31.89 in
Mid-Century Modern Karelia Bright Black Armchairs by Liisi Beckmann for Zanotta
By Liisi Meronen Beckmann
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of armchairs mod. Karelia designed by Liisi Beckmann for Zanotta. Expanded polyurethane
Patent Leather
Liisi Beckmann Matte Black "Karelia" Chairs for Zanotta, a Pair
By Zanotta, Liisi Meronen Beckmann
Located in Miami, FL
Original pair of 1960s Karelia lounge chairs in matte black Naugahyde over sculpted foam by Liisi
Naugahyde, Foam
Sold
H 24.02 in W 26.78 in D 30.71 in
Pair of "Karelia" Yellow Armchairs by Liisi Beckmann for Zanotta, 1970s
By Zanotta, Liisi Meronen Beckmann
Located in Milano, IT
Karelia armchair design by Lisii Beckman for Zanotta with polyurethane foam structure. The pair of
Faux Leather
Sold
H 24.81 in W 26.78 in D 31.11 in
Pair of Space Age armchairs Mod Karelia Liisi Beckmann for Zanotta
By Liisi Meronen Beckmann
Located in Milano, IT
The pair of white armchairs model Karelia, designed by Liisi Beckmann for Zanotta in 1966
PVC
Karelia Lounge Chair by Liisi Beckmann for Zanotta, 1960s
By Zanotta, Liisi Meronen Beckmann
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Karelia lounge chair by Liisi Beckmann for Zanotta, 1960s Designer - Liisi Beckmann Producer
Faux Leather
Red Karelia Lounge Chair by Liisi Beckmann for Zanotta, 1960s
By Zanotta, Liisi Meronen Beckmann
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Karelia lounge chair by Liisi Beckmann for Zanotta, 1960s Designer - Liisi Beckmann Producer
Faux Leather
White Karelia Lounge Chair by Liisi Beckmann for Zanotta, 1960s
By Zanotta, Liisi Meronen Beckmann
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Liisi Beckmann Producer - Zanotta Model - Karelia Lounge Chair Design Period - Seventies
Faux Leather, Foam
Red Karelia Lounge Chair by Liisi Beckmann for Zanotta, 1960s
By Zanotta, Liisi Meronen Beckmann
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Liisi Beckmann Producer - Zanotta Model - Karelia Lounge Chair Design Period - Sixties
Faux Leather
Sold
H 24.41 in W 28.35 in D 30.71 in
"Karelia" Lounge Chair by Liisi Beckmann for Zanotta, Italy, 1966
By Zanotta, Liisi Meronen Beckmann
Located in Wilnis, UT
Eye-catching lounge chair model "Karelia", designed by Liisi Beckmann, manufactured by Zanotta in
Faux Leather, Wood
Red Karelia Lounge Chair by Liisi Beckmann for Zanotta, 1960s
By Zanotta, Liisi Meronen Beckmann
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Liisi Beckmann Producer - Zanotta Model - Karelia Lounge Chair Design Period - Sixties
Plastic, Foam
Sold
H 23.63 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Pair of White Karelia Lounge Chairs by Liisi Beckmann for Zanotta, 1960s
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Liisi Beckmann Producer - Zanotta Model - Karelia Lounge Chair Design Period - Seventies
Faux Leather, Foam
Sold
H 23.63 in W 27.17 in D 31.5 in
Liisi Beckmann Lounge Chair, Model Karelia, Number 870 for Zanotta in 1966
By Zanotta, Liisi Meronen Beckmann
Located in Sint Oedenrode, NL
Liisi Beckmann lounge chair model Karelia, number 870. Produced by the Italian brand Zanotta. Liisi
$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
Frank Oelke double bed Pedus, 1970s
By Frank Oelke
Located in Padova, IT
Pedus double bed in solid varnished wood frame covered in resin and glossy lacquered with metal structure resting on adjustable steel and brass feets. Complete with two custom-made m...
Resin, Wood
$4,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 40.95 in D 25.2 in
Onix desk with matching chair by Vittorio Parigi & Nani Prina
By Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina, Molteni & C
Located in Kleinburg, ON
Red 1970s Orix desk by Vittorio Parigi & Nani Prina for Molteni & C. From the Molteni Museum website: “You write on it and I read at it, but she looks at her reflection in it, ano...
Chrome
$21,297
H 102.37 in W 94.49 in D 188.98 in
Kiosk K67 Double Yugokiosk by Saša Müchtig for Imgrad, 1988
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
K67 is a kiosk design created in 1966 by the Slovenian architect and designer Saša J. Mächtig. Very good contition, preserved in its original form. 2 original canopies included. Weig...
Fiberglass
$167,511
H 110.24 in W 127.56 in D 127.56 in
1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
By Carlo Zappa
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
here we offer one of 2 bangas, with light grey interior. the second one with black interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...
Fiberglass
$167,511
H 110.24 in W 127.56 in D 127.56 in
1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
By Carlo Zappa
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
here we offer one of 2 bangas, with black interior. the second one with light grey interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...
Fiberglass
Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set in Cognac Leatherette
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, ‘Dilly Dally’ vanity set, leatherette, mirrored glass, plastic, brass, lacquered wood, metal, Italy, 1968 Outstanding Italian dressing table designe...
Metal, Brass
Tito Agnoli for Cinova Daybed Sofa in Red Upholstery
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for Cinova, sofa or daybed model 711, red leatherette, steel, laminated wood, Italy, 1968. Cubic sofa that can be transformed into a daybed by Italian designer Tito Agno...
Steel
$21,427
H 31.5 in W 157.49 in D 59.06 in
Verner Panton Cloverleaf Sofa 3 Parts in 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat for Verpan
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton cloverleaf sectional sofa. Current production. This listing shows a 3-piece Cloverleaf Sofa in dark green 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat. Seats 5 people in a very interesti...
Fabric, Wood
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 3 Seater Sofa 255 for Arflex
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 3 Seater Sofa 255 for Arflex. New, current production. The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in contemporary f...
Fabric
Bed by Astarte Milano, Italy, 1970s
By Astarte Milano
Located in bruxelles, BE
Dark brown fiberglass bed designed by Astarte Milan in the 1970s. It is composed of 4 modules that are fixed together. It has the original metal base and original protective cover. W...
Metal
Space Age Fiberglass Bed by Astarte, 1970s
By Astarte Milano
Located in Parma, IT
Space age fiberglass bed painted white, Astarte Milano production of the 1970s. Composed of 4 modules, with original metal bed base. The label in the pictures was later removed fo...
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
$38,500
H 31.5 in W 154.73 in D 53.15 in
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobios Post-Modern Croissant Sofa in Off-White Fabric
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, sofa, reupholstered fabric, France, late 1970s The Croissant sofa, designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, epitomizes the organic and fluid design ...
Fabric
$14,767Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 25.99 in W 111.03 in D 38 in
Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa designed by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini, Tacchini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went through all the Italian 70s: design was as an answer to questions not only of aesthetics, ...
Upholstery
Leather togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Athens, Attiki
Togo toffee leather 3-seater sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1973. A Ligne Roset classic of all-foam cushion seating with no hard points. Michel Ducaroy’s Togo has been the u...
Leather
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.