Swiss alp escabelle A99
$1,282
Swiss alp escabelle A99
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle A99
Mid-19th Century Swiss Antique Seating
Wood
$1,282
Swiss alp escabelle A99
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle A99
Wood
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige brown-striped fabric and wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Minor to moderate wear to fabric (one has fraying on armrest). Minor scuffing...
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Daybed or Bench in Teak and Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bench or daybed, faux leather, teak, Europe, 1960s This streamlined design is executed within a minimalist construction marked by clear, sharp lines and simple proportions. The seat...
Faux Leather, Teak
Antique French Louis XVI Alpaca Mohair Love Seat Sofa with Carved Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Alpaca Mohair Love Seat Sofa with Carved Details Country: France Materials: Carved Wood, Alpaca Mohair Condition: Newly...
Alpaca, Wood
Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow floral-printed fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Vintage fabric in distressed condition, ideally reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and...
Fabric, Wood
Bench ceramic contemporary glaze green black square organic
Located in Rubi, Catalunya
Handmade stoneware Bench manufactured at the workshop of Apparatu in Barcelona. Different clay bodys are mixed with natural fibers like corn, straw, or heather straw. The pieces are ...
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Seal' Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE Möbler, Sälen' (Seal) lounge chair, model '503-799', teak, leather, Sweden 1956. The 'Sälen' (seal) lounge chair is a design by Danish designer Ib Kofod-L...
Leather, Teak
Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III High Back Armchairs, Ready to Upholster
Located in Atlanta, GA
Impressive pair of 19th century French Napoleon III armchairs featuring elegant high backs and beautifully balanced proportions. These substantial chairs embody the refined style and...
Wood
Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Spindle Sleeper Sofa
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission, Arts & Crafts, or Prairie style full size sleeper sofa or loveseat By Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with upholstered seat...
Upholstery, Oak
Set of Six Holly Hunt "Stiletto" Walnut Leather Dining Chairs
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An exceptional and rare set of six labeled "Stiletto" dining chairs designed by Holly Hunt. The set is comprised of four side chairs and two armchairs. The chairs are constructed in ...
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Lounge Chair from Brazil, Rosewood & Leather, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rare Brazilian lounge chair from the 1960s, attributed over the years to designers Jorge Zalszupin and Lina Bo Bardi, as well as the workshops of Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. To date,...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Hibriten furniture
By Hibriten
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 6 Hibriten Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs. Original condition with their original vinyl material on seats. Chairs are solid and cane is pretty clean with 2 chairs showing sli...
Walnut
'Big' by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair, Italy, New
By i4 Mariani, Pace Collection, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible executives chair is named 'Big', designed by Guido Faleschini by i4 Mariani originally designed in the 1970s, this example newly produced in gorgeous black leather an...
Leather
Mid Century Mushroom Chair, Hand Tufting Blue Green Orange Wool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska Furniture Factory in Poland. We called them "mushroom" chairs cause of light and nice s...
Velvet, Beech, Wool
Preview (Weiman) Furniture Adjustable Contemporary Modern Three Seater Sofa
By Preview
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Designed for Preview Furniture, this adjustable three-seater sofa embodies the designer’s signature blend of sculptural form and exceptional comfort. The sofa features generously pro...
Fabric
Danish 1940s Lowback Easy Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A design that will just never go out of style. Classic Danish early 1950's Easy lounge chair. Original grey wool fabric with diamond pattern. Strong presence and generous size. Padd...
Wool, Beech
Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet – Austria, Circa 1930
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, ES
Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet – Austria, Circa 1930 This timeless bentwood chair, crafted in Austria circa 1930, showcases the classic design that has become synonymous with...
Rattan
Pair of Mid Century Dining Chairs by Paul McCobb for Craft Associates c. 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Mid Century Paul McCobb, Craft Associates Model 950 - C dining chairs. Both chairs are in very good, ready to use condition, the orange upholstered chair seat shows some fading and discoloration, and it's foam interior is a bit hardened, usable as is or easy to refill and or recover. This hard to find form displays quintessential early to mid 60's design, ground breaking at the time of production, still relevant to todays interior spaces. Offered and priced as a set of two. Total H 29.5" x Arm H 26" x Seat H 17" x W 24" x D 23" The orange chair is somewhat lighter in finish than the darker brown chair.
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Six Mid Century Fuchsia Pink Wool Chairs, Rajmund Halas, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat is dressed in leopard, durable and ...
Velvet, Beech
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
18th C Style Dennis & Leen Regency Fauteuil Arm Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th C Style Dennis & Leen Regency Fauteuil Arm Chair
Wood
Pair of 1990s open armchairs by Piero Fornasetti's son Barnaba Fornasetti
Located in Winnetka, IL
A pair of "Tema a variazioni" (Themes and Variations" Piero Fornasetti open armchairs by G. Galli, Italy for Barnaba Fornasetti Milan. Having upswept open arms painted in silver with...
Silver Leaf
$475 / item
Roland Rainer Dining Chairs in Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roland Rainer, dining chairs, stained beech, lacquered beech, Austria, 1950s These dining chairs have a minimalistic design, distinguished by an open construction style with emphasi...
Beech
1950s Svend skipper designed wing armchair mid century scandinavia
Located in London, GB
Svend Skipper's wing armchair design features boucle fabric upholstery and teak wood arm endings and feet, capturing the essence of mid-century Scandinavian design. Fully restored, ...
Wood, Fabric
Børge Mogensen 2254 pair of Oak Sled Lounge Chairs and Ottoman in Cane, 1956
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Børge Mogensen pair of lounge chairs and ottoamn designed in 1956 model number 2254 for Fredericia Stolefabrik. Cubical frames made of solid oak with finger joints and cane. This h...
Bouclé, Cane, Oak
Pair of Paulistano Armchairs by Paulo Mendes da Rocha for Objekto
By Paulo Mendes da Rocha, OBJEKTO
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A chic pair of genuine labeled cantilevered 'Paulistano' lounge chairs in optional leather and chromed steel designed by Paulo Mendes da Rocha (Brazil 1928-2021) and produced by Objekto in France. Designed in 1957 for the Clube Atlético Paulistano in São Paulo, Brazil, the Paulistano chairs...
Steel
Swedish Designer, Sewing Stool, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet and wood sewing stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Wear to wood legs consistent with age and use. Includes storage. Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.5"...
Velvet, Wood
Afra Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Italian Midcentury Learher Wood Dinign Chairs 1960
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentuty modern design, set of four dining chairs “121” model designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and produced by Cassina from 1965 with solid wood structure and wooden sea...
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Siesta Leather Footstool Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, 1960s
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Hamburg, DE
Ottoman for the Siesta Chair by the Norwegian manufacturer Westnofa, based on a design by Ingmar Relling from the 1960s. The ottoman’s frame is made of light wood. The seat is upho...
Leather, Bentwood
Mid Century Hand Tufting Chair, Blue Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat is hand tufting multicolor wool. Ab...
Velvet, Beech
Scandinavian Sofa in Oak and Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, oak, leather, Scandinavia, 1950s This three-seater sofa beautifully reflects the stylistic traits of Scandinavian Modern Design. The base and backrest are pure and clear in th...
Leather, Oak
Antique Victorian Mahogany Carved Set of 6 Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian mahogany carved set of 6 dining chairs having a pretty shaped top rail with scrolled detail, carved centre splats, newly upholstered seats standing on turned reeded...
Other
De Sede ‘DS-15’ Modular Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, 'DS-15' sectional sofa, patinated leather, Switzerland, 1970s. This high-quality sectional sofa designed by De Sede in the 1970s contains five regular elements, two corner ...
Leather
Pair of Danish Modern Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Lambswool & Birch, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant pair of Danish Art Deco lounge chairs from the 1940s, crafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker. These rare chairs feature softly curved, sculptural silhouettes that exempl...
Lambskin, Wool, Birch
Bertu Stools, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Dining Stool, White Oak
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Cicely Dining Stool in Sheepskin is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ar...
Sheepskin, Oak
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Lounge Chair 'Dezza' in Light Blue Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau, lounge chair model ´Dezza´ nr. 48, leather, lacquered beech, metal, Italy, 1965. Stylish lounge chair designed by Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau. This cha...
Metal
Cocker leather sofa, Franco Bresciani for Poltrona Frau, 1970s
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Cocker model sofa designed by Franco Bresciani for Poltrona Frau in Italy in the late 1970s. Fully upholstered in cognac full-grain leather, it is defined by its low and deeply enve...
Leather
Restored Mid-Century Modern Dining Set with Round Table and 6 Chairs, 1960s
Located in Żory, PL
This vintage dining ensemble dates back to the 1960s and was manufactured in former Czechoslovakia. It includes a round dining table and a matching set of six chairs, designed in the...
Steel
Modernist Style Parchment-Upholstered Bench.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fully wrapped in warm-toned Pergamino parchment, this bench combines minimalist geometry with luxurious natural texture. The parchment’s subtle tonal variations and smooth matte fini...
Fabric, Wood, Parchment
Crocodile Brown Sofa with Real Nile Crocodile Skin and Natural Horns
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa crocodile brown with structure in solid beech wood. Covered with real Nile brown tinted crocodile skin and with brown genuine leather. A 2 seater sofa with 4 polished Kudu's ...
Bronze
Danish Teak Stool 1950s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Danish Teak Stool 1950s
Fabric, Teak
$8,430 / item
Casquet Red Passion Velvet Daybed by Biosofa
By Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
This harmonious and elegant daybed, designed by ddp Studio, proposes a plush design with a fold-up back cushion to enjoy moments of authentic relaxation. Raised on four upholstered f...
Textile
Antique Naga Primitive Chair Early 20th century / Side Chair Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a primitive chair of the Naga people. Quiet in its stance yet commanding in presence, it is a remarkably compelling piece that combines the strength of a sculptural work with the simplicity of folk furniture. It is believed to date from the early 20th century. Over many decades, the wood has taken on a deeply smoked tone, transforming into a rich dark brown surface that seems to embody time itself. Countless blade marks remain visible across the surface, and the worn patina softly reflects light. More than a piece of furniture, it stands as an art object capable of anchoring an entire space. The Naga people are a collective term for indigenous tribes living in the mountainous regions spanning present-day Northeast India and Myanmar. With their own distinct culture and spirituality, they developed powerful forms of craftsmanship, including wood carving and weaving. Born from a life lived in close relationship with nature, their creations value symbolism and function over decoration, resulting in a profoundly primal beauty. Naga chairs...
Wood
Fumed Oak Round Top Foundation Side Table / Stool
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood stool / side table in fumed white oak with round top. The fuming process reacts with the tannins in the wood and results in a color through, rich amber tone. With a clean ...
Oak
Guglielmo Veronesi for Isa Bergamo Pair of Stools in Brown Velvet
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guglielmo Veronesi for Isa Bergamo stools/ottomans, velvet, beech, Italy, 1950s This elegant pair of small stools or ottomans, designed by Guglielmo Veronesi for Isa Bergamo in the ...
Velvet, Beech
Ralph Lauren Italian Aran Isles Leather Mahogany Club Chair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A handsome Italian "Aran Isles” club or lounge chair upholstered in supple aniline leather and corduroy cushions designed in the traditional English Equestrian Country style by Ralph...
Brass
Modern natural cowhide upholstered bench
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a modern natural cowhide bench. This modern bench has sleek square chrome legs with a cream and brown natural cowhide upholstery. This bench is a long rectangle perfect for t...
Cowhide
Alf Svensson, Lounge Chairs, Beech, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
By Alf Svensson
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beech and red fabric lounge chairs, model “Domus,” designed by Alf Svensson for Dux, Sweden, c. 1960s. Fabric shows some distress. Wear to wood frame consistent with age a...
Fabric, Beech
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in White Tibetan Lambswool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, model 'H269', stained beech, Tibetan lambswool, Czech Republic, 1930s. Extraordinary easy chairs in white Tibetan lambswool upholstery. These chair...
Wool, Beech
Dandy Day Bench Upholstered in Black Fur with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Robert Haussmann for De Sede Dining or Conference Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Haussmann for De Sede, 'Unesco' dining or conference chair, model 'RH-304', leather, chrome-plated steel, Switzerland, 1957 Designed by Robert Haussmann, this cantilever cha...
Steel, Chrome
Mogens Voltelen for Niels Vodder 'Copenhagen II' Lounge Chair in Oak and Leather
By Mogens Voltelen, Niels Vodder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Voltelen for Niels Vodder, 'Copenhagen II' lounge chair, model 'MV60', solid oak, leather, brass, Denmark, design 1960, made 1960s/70s The MV60 lounge chair, also known as Co...
Brass
The Laziness Armchair in Brazilian Solid Wood and Leather with rocking footstool
Located in São Paulo, SP
Laziness is a laid-back and spacious rocking armchair, crafted for sitting/lying down and unwinding. The low seat height from the ground draws inspiration from Japanese rocking chairs...
Alabaster
Black Leather Sofa Bradington Young Couch Black Vintage Leather Black
Located in Rochester, NY
Glamorous lush and grand! This vintage black leather sofa is a powerhouse piece. With brass tack detailing and shiney black leather with a brown hint, this is a “sink into me” kind o...
Brass
Carl Malmsten, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and fabric "Erik Gustav" lounge chairs or armchairs designed and produced by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.625"H x 27.5"W x 29.0"...
Fabric, Walnut
Roberto Sebastian Matta Romborecchio wooden chair, one of two unique pieces, 1970
Located in Vigevano, PV
Roberto Sebastian Matta (1911–2002), Romborecchio. A carved, molded, and patinated wooden chair with a perforated backrest. One of only two known examples. Provenance: Galleria San L...
Wood
$1,890 / item
Belgian Linen Stone Washed Linen Slip Covered Chair
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Ans Belgian Linen Slip Covered Accent Chair, exuding classic European style with its elegant design. Crafted with luxurious Belgian linen, this accent chair features ...
Cotton, Linen, Foam, Wood
Pair of Italian Dining Chairs with Carved Backs and Straw Seats
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, beech, straw, Italy, 1950s Crafted with a refined decorative allure and a rustic inclination, these chairs present exquisite craftsmanship and intricate woodc...
Straw, Beech
Set Of 2 Pouf Stool or Side Table in Rattan and Bamboo, by Franco Albini, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Stunning Mid-Century round stool in bamboo, rattan and hand-woven wicker that can be used also as organic side table. Franco Albini designed this piece in Italy during the 1...
Bamboo
Copper Real Good Chair by Blu Dot Set of 2
Located in Wilton, CT
The Real Good Chair by Blu Dot features the brand’s signature slender, origami-inspired silhouette, combining sculptural elegance with practical everyday seating. Finished in a warm ...
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel
Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron and Velvet Boudoir Chair by Teena Originals
Located in New York, NY
Chic Hollywood regency style wrought iron and tufted velvet boudoir, or slipper, chair made in the USA by Teena Originals c. 1950/60's. The chair is structurally sound and sturdy, th...
Wrought Iron
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.
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