Sculptural Wooden Dining Chair Archipen in Italian Genuine Leather by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
The Archipen Chair by NOOM is a winner of the NYCxDESIGN Awards in the contract seating category. It’s a contemporary design wooden dining chair with sculptural appeal, inspired by U...
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Leather, Faux Leather, Acrylic, Wood, Ash
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Diamond Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Bill Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of iconic chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Diamond chairs in a dark blue knoll fabric indicating they are from mid to late seventies. Chairs are unsigned but have al...
Steel, Chrome
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Daybed in Butterscotch Suede for C&B Italia, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A celebrated icon of Italian design, this 'Le Bambole' daybed was designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia in 1972. The series was an immediate critical success, earning the prestigi...
Fabric, Suede, Foam
Mario Bellini B&B Italia Armchair Le Stelle Design Modernism 1970's
Located in Taranto, IT
Mario Bellini B&B Italia Armchair Le Stelle Design Modernariato 1970's. Metal frame, fabric upholstery. In good conservative condition, there is no major aesthetic or structural def...
Metal
$2,645Sale Price|40% Off
Contemporary Isabella Occasional Chair in Liberty Pink Velvet Upholstered Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Isabella Occasional Chair is a new take on one of our signature pieces. The exquisite tailored fluting and distinctive lines give a shapely feminine edge, without the wings of its equally as elegant cousin. Shown here upholstered in Liberty Fabrics Bloomer cotton velvet, with trim in Samuel & Sons Cambridge cord in Melon. This edition features upholstered legs...
Velvet, Walnut
$1,681Sale Price / item|20% Off
Bench Pouffe with Box, Green Boucle, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Contemporary Pouffe inspired of 1960s style. The pouffe consist of an upholstered part, a seat and box under the seat, characteristic of the 1960s style. Bench was designed by Vintola Studio...
Fabric, Bouclé
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Beata Heuman Marbleized Velvet
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cut...
Velvet
$1,900 / item
Dining Chair No. 2 - Fluentum Series
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Dining Chair No.2 has a free-form design; the wood bends and curves with beautiful flows to create the design. The handcrafted details on the piece such as the curves, varying th...
Fabric, Hardwood
A set of three postmodern bar stools by Martin, late 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A set of three vintage postmodern bar or counter stool featuring gilt metal frames and faux leather seating, probably circa late 1970s. The statement geometry of these pieces will a ...
Brass
Orangery Bench in Faux Bamboo 18th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
Swedish orangery bench in birch, crafted to imitate bamboo (faux bamboo). The back panel is decorated with flowers and foliage motifs, and the seat retains a beautifully patinated wo...
Brass
A Finnish Design Curved Sofa, Attr. Paul Boman Circa 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stand out curved sofa (banana shaped) upholstered with a beautiful flower pattern, and made in Finland in the 1940s. This sofa is attributed to Paul Boman, but due to lack of docum...
Metal
Angel Pazmino Dark Brown Tooled Leather Folding Arm Chair with Wood Frame
By Muebles De Estilo, Angel Pazmino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Angel Pazmino folding arm chair with tooled leather seat and back and lightly refinished wood frame. In original condition with wear consistent with ...
Leather, Wood
Danish Collectible Chair "197" Design Finn Juhl for France & Søn, 1960s
Located in taranto, IT
Danish collectible chair, model "197", France & Søn production based on a design by Finn Juhl, mid-1960s made on a teak structure, it measures 76 cm in height, 50 cm in width, 45 ...
Faux Leather, Teak
Postmodern Cloud Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
By Weiman, Vladimir Kagan, Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Raleigh, NC
1980s cloud sofa attributed to Vladimir Kagan and produced by Weiman. Classic Kagan biomorphic shape. The seat has rounded ends and dramatic curves. The backrest curves with the sofa...
Fabric, Foam
Danish Oak and Seagrass Chairs by Hans Dau, Set of 6. 1940s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Oak and Seagrass Chairs by Hans Dau, Set of 6. 1940s. Set of six Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern dining room chairs in solid turned Nordic oak with thick rope seats of dried ...
Seagrass, Oak
pair of secessionist armchairs Joseph Maria Olbrich Friedrich Otto Schmidt 1898
By Joseph Maria Olbrich, Friedrich Otto Schmidt
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
pair of secessionist armchairs, Joseph Maria Olbrich (design), Friedrich Otto Schmidt (execution), 1898 technique: solid oak, brass, fabric (Backhausen, model “Abimelech”, designed ...
Brass
$784Sale Price|20% Off
Scandinavian Rattan and Bamboo Tripod Stool or Ottoman 1950s Sweden
Located in Toronto, CA
A striking sculptural Swedish rattan and bamboo stool featuring a rounded, drum-like silhouette and finely handwoven wicker construction. The tightly woven spiral top transitions bea...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
1970s, Danish 3-seater sofa, green furniture velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Original green furniture velour, beech wood, springs in the seat. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufacture...
Velvet, Beech
$654Sale Price / item|20% Off
Mid Century Green Boucle Chair, Walnut 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 dressed in green, durable and plea...
Velvet, Beech
Melting Chair in Blue Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
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 skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The melting chair...
Brass
Mid-Century Post Modern Curved L Shaped Cloud Sectional Sofa by Directional
By Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek & stunning L shaped sectional sofa with incredible design lines. This well built sofa is by Directional furniture, circa 1980s. It features the original fabric in a 3 separat...
Fabric
$300Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Beech Wood B-751 Thonet Style Folding Chair
$3,600 / item
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleo...
Linen
Pair of Vintage Leather Cube Form Club Chairs by Metropolitan c.1 970's
By Charles Pfister, Metropolitan
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of large green leather cube form club chairs by the Metropolitan ( Metro ) Furniture Company, possibly designed by Jules Heumann, circa 1970's. The chairs feather ...
Leather
Moss Modular C006 (Armchair & Ottoman) - Sancho col. 030 (or any Fabric cat. A)
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Moss sofa draws inspiration from the softness and organic shapes of moss, offering a relaxed, natural aesthetic. This sofa collection boasts a unique, plush design with soft, pad...
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Coating
Mid-Century Modern Amanta 24 armchair modular sofa Mario Bellini B&B Italia 1970
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Mid-Century Modern Amanta 24 Armchair Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s This exceptional set of 10 Amanta 24 lounge chairs, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Itali...
Fabric, Plastic
Mushroom Ottoman in Pistachio Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped stool, upholstered in "Pistachio" curly boucle fabric. Pistachio is a yellow-green color. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A ...
Fabric
French Louis Philippe Bench Seat Wood Sofa or Banquette French 19th Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
Louis Philippe banquette or sofa on wheels Carved with floral decorations and canelures. France circa 1840 Good seating with springs. The fabric can be...
Upholstery, Wood
Dining Chair Gropius CS2 Fluffy with Wooden Legs in Azur Ivoire Faux Fur by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
New Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of craft...
Fur, Fabric, Wool, Faux Fur, Ash
Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Armchair
Located in Norton, MA
Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Armchair with carved knees and claw-and-ball feet, and a pierced vasiform backsplat, a large size chair and very comfortable for seating. ht. 40, w...
Wood, Mahogany
Armadillo 6 Dark Brown Office Chair by Rainer Bachschmid
Located in Milan, IT
Intrinsically modern, this sleek and elegant office chair is the epitome of comfort. This exclusive design by Rainer Bachshmid features two curved elements on the back and a larger o...
Leather
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Sculpted Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsenn
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stylish lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig in Denmark circa 1960s. This sleek and ergonomic lounge chair features a sturdy wood ...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Shearling
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Lead Time: Please allow 10 to 12 weeks to restore a vintage Womb Chair and Ottoman in Shearling. "Eero Saarinen designed the groundbreaking Wom...
Sheepskin
Very Long Sculptural Teak Wood Bench, Modern Organic, Stunning Wood Textures
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This striking, elongated teak bench is a sculptural statement defined by its refined proportions and expressive natural form. Hand-crafted entirely from reclaimed teak wood, the benc...
Teak
Modern Harrison Sofa 120 with Curved Base Detail by Martin & Brockett, 10ft Long
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Harrison Sofa 120” consists of a streamlined frame that curves at the base to hold a deep but tidy (6 over 3) mix of loose back and seat cushions. Sold as C.O.M....
Upholstery
Set of Eight Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs in Blue Velvet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A refined set of eight mid-20th century French dining chairs featuring painted ivory frames and patterned peacock-blue velvet upholstery crafted in the grand Louis XVI taste. The cha...
Brass
$8,400 / set
Set of Six Aluminum Shell Back Patio Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of six newly powder coated aluminum shell back Grotto style patio chairs attributed to Brown Jordan furniture company. Seats are newly reupholstered in outdoor water resistant fa...
Aluminum
$1,401Sale Price / item|20% Off
Blue Lilac Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produc...
Fiberglass
Dark Blue High Back Bird Desk Chairs (5) by Fabricius and Kastholm FK 6725, 1964
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Vienna, AT
4x Original vintage dark blackish blue leather desk chairs (seat height 19.29") designed by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Kill Interna...
Steel, Aluminum
Side Chair Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Handwoven Fringe Accent Mane
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSE HAIR CHAIR NO. 1 J.M. Szymanski d. 2017 Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an e...
Iron, Steel
Rustic French solid wooden low bench in wabi wabi style, ca. 1880
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1880 / bench / wood / Rustic / Wabi Sabi / Antique Charming low bench crafted in the late 19th century in France. This bench in solid wood was lacquered in a beige color wi...
Wood
English Upholstered Dining Chairs Pied-De-Biche Styling
Located in Southampton, NJ
Set of eight custom made English Sycamore or Harewood upholstered dining chairs, English in styling & striking sculptural forms in the Pied de Biche legs, raised on hand-carved deer ...
Damask, Hardwood, Sycamore
Contemporary Step Stool "Steps" in White Oak by Casey Lurie USA
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Given their usefulness, it is surprising that the common step stool is such an overlooked piece of furniture. Steps is a simple rethinking of this established type and is proportione...
Ash, Cherry, Walnut, Oak
Burano/sg 30 Black Leather Bar Stool by Balutto Associati
By Livoni
Located in Milan, IT
Burano bar stool 30" is made of ash wood. The double layer of mid-grain leather is the distinctive feature of this collection, which is perfectly suited to domestic environments such...
Wood
Original Pierre Paulin, Reupholstered Mushroom Chair by Artifort
Located in London, GB
A fully reupholstered Pierre Paulin original Mushroom chair model F560 for Artifort, the Netherlands, circa 1960. The chair has its original metal tag label intact. Professionally re...
Steel
$345Sale Price|40% Off
Wide Chair with Carved Back
Located in Somis, CA
A solid wood chair with beautiful carved back. The chair is exceptionally wide and sturdy with a large drawer for storage. The seat is set in the "floating panel" structure ensuring ...
Wood
Japanese antique wooden stool/1900-1920/small chair
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden stool made of cedar wood from the late Meiji and Taisho periods (around 1900-1920) in Japan. It is believed to have been actually used in old private homes and farmh...
Cedar
Set of Four Baker “Governor Alston” Cane Ebonized Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An elegant and rare set of four Baker “Governor Alston” chairs from the Historic Charleston Collection. Constructed of cane and hardwood, ...
Cane, Hardwood, Giltwood
Mid-century Modern Dutch Lounge Chair in Steel, Canvas and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, lacquered steel, oak, canvas, The Netherlands, 1950s/1960s This striking lounge chair from the Netherlands, dating to the 1950s/1960s, beautifully reflects a Bauhaus-i...
Steel
Pair of Model FD 137/1 ‘Japan’ Lounge Chairs by Finn Juhl, 1960s
Located in GORINCHEM, NL
An exceptional pair of Model FD 137/1 ‘Japan’ lounge chairs by Finn Juhl, produced by France & Søn. A refined embodiment of Danish modernism, where craftsmanship, comfort, and cu...
Fabric, Wool, Linen, Teak
$55,200Sale Price|20% Off
20th Century American Walnut Six Seater Sloane ii Sofa by Vladimir Kagan Couture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A custom-made, slightly curved vintage Mid-Century modern American large six or seven seater Sloane II sofa with 4 pillows, settee made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed and ...
Fabric, Walnut, Upholstery, Bouclé
Odile Mir Filo lounge chair Prisunic France 1971
This rare Filo lounge chair model 203, designed by French artist and designer Odile Mir in 1971 and manufactured by Prisunic, exemplifies the innovative spirit of 1970s French design...
Chrome
$13,500Sale Price|25% Off
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Iconic Mid Century Modern Vladimir Kagan serpentine cloud sofa for Directional, USA circa 1970's. This highly collectable and des...
Ultrasuede, Lucite, Wood
Set of 12 Louis XVI-Style Painted Green Damask Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 12 Louis XVI-style (1st half 20th Century) dining chairs with off-white painted frames with green trim and having oval channeled backs, upholstered in green and gold silk dama...
Damask
$1,875Sale Price|25% Off
Mid century modern beautiful Black leather 2 seat loveseat sofa with walnut legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century modern beautiful Black leather 2 seat loveseat sofa with walnut legs. Beautiful Black leather that shows little signs of use but broken in nicely. Great small deep leathe...
Leather, Walnut
Mid Century Danish Modern black Leather 3 seat Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern Black leather 3 seat sofa with white oak wood legs. Beautiful black leather is soft and shows little signs of use but broken in nicely. Great Danish Modern ...
Leather, Oak
Rustic Swedish Lounge Chair Probably 1940s - Reupholstered in Sheepskin
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning rustic armchair, a so-called “Sportstuga” (summer cottage–style) piece, probably made in Sweden in the 1940s. The chair is crafted from veneered plywood with sturdy, well-...
Sheepskin, Wood
Erik Kirkegaard Danish Teak Dining Chairs , 4 Available
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish Midcentury teak dining chairs designed by Erik Kirkegaard, Model 52, crafted of teak with sculpted backrest on a solid teak frame with newly upholstered seats . Excellent cond...
Teak
Boot Stool – Modern Handcrafted Sculptural Solid Wood Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Boot Stool makes furniture a friend. Inspired by toys and figurines, this stool or low table is the happy companion to a space. Marmar Studio is a furniture and object design p...
Hardwood
PK24 Chaise Lounge by Poul Kjaerholm
Located in Doral, FL
PK24 Chaise Lounge or "Hammock Chair" by Poul Kjaerholm 1965 / 2012 Fritz Hansen Steel base, frame and counterweight. Upholstered in Fritz Hansen Classic Black Leather.
Steel
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.
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