Hans Jørgen Frydendal for Modul Bygge System Sofa in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Jørgen Frydendal for Modul Bygge System, sofa, solid pine, reupholstered in boucle, Denmark, circa 1960 Hans Jørgen Frydendal created a sofa that directs all focus towards the ...
Bouclé, Pine
Argentine Designer, Lounge Chairs, Vinyl, Wood, Argentina, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of red vinyl and dark-stained wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1970s. In vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Vinyl with...
Wood, Faux Leather
Set of 6 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Razor Blade Chairs of Oak + Striped Wool 1970
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Here is a set of 6 Danish vintage razor blade chairs in great country style. They are designed by Henning Kjærnulf and manufactured by the Danish company Nyrup Møbelfabrik/ EG Furni...
Oak, Wool
Rare Set of Six 3LC “T-Chairs” by Katavolos, Littell & Kelley for ICF De Padova
By William Katavolos, ICF De Padova, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Antwerp, BE
Architectural purity meets warm, organic comfort. This set of six original 'Model 3LC' T-Chairs stands as one of the most coveted interior icons of American modernism. The unique thr...
Metal, Chrome
Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Green Leather, 1960s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are pleased to present this sensational Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, circa late 1960s. This chair was originally designed by husband and wife Charles and Ray Eam...
Leather
Finn Juhl, Lounge Chair, Teak, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, green and off-white fabric lounge chair, model NV-45, designed by Finn Juhl and produced by Niels Vodder, Denmark, c. 1950s. With makers branded stamp to frame. One of two a...
Fabric, Wood
Ennio Fazioli for MIM Roma Swivel Desk Armchair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ennio Fazioli for Mim Roma, swivel office chair, leather, mahogany plywood, lacquered aluminum, plastic, Italy, 1960s In the early 1960s, MIM Roma saw a rise in the production of of...
Aluminum
Lawson-Fenning Mesa Sofa XL, Green Mohair with Walnut Base, Modern Couch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mesa Sofa by Lawson-Fenning is a fully upholstered sofa that features a walnut or oak plinth base. Also available as an L Shaped Sectional or a Sectional with Chaise. The Lawson...
Mohair, Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Cognac Leather "Swan" Sofa by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, the Swan sofa by Danish design pioneer, Arne Jacobsen, has become iconic and synonymous with Danish Modern. Reupholstered i...
Aluminum
Expertly Restored - H.W. Klein Teak & Tweed Love Seat Sofa for Komfort
By Komfort, H.W. Klein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Teak Wood, New Tweed Fabric, New Pirelli Webbing, New High-Density Foam ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is li...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak
Art Deco / Swedish Grace Lounge Chair in Red Jacquard Velvet, 1930s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Striking Art Deco / Swedish Grace lounge chair dating from the 1930s, distinguished by its generous proportions, sculptural silhouette and r...
Velvet
Pair of Henning Kjærnulf “Kurul” Sculptural Oak Armchairs in Lambswool, 1960s
By EG Kvaliteet, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful and sculptural pair of “Kurul” armchairs in oak & lambswool, designed by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, during the 1960s. The chairs feature highly dis...
Sheepskin, Wool, Oak
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Mid Century Carl Malmsten Style Swedish Gold Velour Curved Back Tufted sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Carl Malmsten Style Swedish Gold Velour curved back sofa. Very nice designed Swedish sofa with tufted back. Gold Velour that shows fading otherise good vintage Condition....
Velvet, Wood
One Swivel Chair by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova Milano, 1970s.
Located in Miami, FL
One Swivel Chair by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova Milano, 1970s. Fabric is very stained, we recommend to reupholster. We offer upholstery services.
Aluminum, Steel
Tyler Hays for BDDW Caubeen Sofa in Boucle' and Walnut
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Built entirely from scratch and upholstered by hand in the BDDW Pennsylvania workshop. The legs are carved from walnut, and the sofa is covered in boucle' fabric.
Bouclé, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Onda Bench by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Onda Bench by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960s Designed by Zalszupin circa 1960s, the Onda bench showcases some of the main characteristics of the designer's work: ...
Metal
Antique set of 10 High Regency Flame Mahogany Dining Chairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique set of ten High Regency period dining chairs, Circa 1820 in date. The set comprises eight side chairs and two open armchairs. They have been crafted from h...
Velvet, Mahogany
Les Arcs Daybed by Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern Design
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
This example of a sofa bed was once part of the furnishings in the apartments of the iconic Résidence Nova in Les Arcs, a creation of the talented Charlotte Perriand. The structure...
Pine
French Designer, Armchair, Oak, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and orange fabric armchair designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Light surface scratches to the...
Fabric, Oak
Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Green Leather, 1964
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are pleased to present this sensational Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, circa 1964. This chair was originally designed by husband and wife Charles and Ray Eames in...
Leather
Rare Pair of Pedro Friedeberg Hand-Carved "Hand-Foot" Chairs, Signed.
By Pedro Friedeberg, Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Kansas City, MO
This extremely rare pair of left- and right-hand-carved "hand-foot" chairs by artist and designer Pedro Friedeberg features tripod legs carved as human legs and feet. The palm of the...
Mahogany
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools in Oak & Lambswool, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful and elegant pair of Danish Modern stools in teak, dating from circa the 1960s. The stools feature slender tapered legs joined by subtly curved aprons, creating a light a...
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Oak
Japanese Antique Stool 1860s-1920s / Side Chair Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a small antique Japanese wooden stool. It is believed to have been made during the Meiji to Taisho periods, approximately the 1860s–1920s. The piece is crafted from Japanese ...
Cedar
Poltrona Frau 'Cocker' Three-Seat Sofa in Brown Leather by Franco Bresciani
By Franco Bresciani, Poltrona Frau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three-seat 'Cocker' sofa designed by Franco Bresciani for Poltrona Frau, produced in the late 1970s. Upholstered in medium brown leather, a hallmark material of Poltrona Frau, the so...
Leather, Upholstery
Norwegian Modern Sculptural Pine Armchair by Krogenæs, Original Textile, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful and sculptural Norwegian armchair in solid pine, produced by Krogenæs, Norway, during the 1950s–1960s. The chair features a distinctive horseshoe-shaped backrest and arm...
Fabric, Textile, Pine
Pair of Dutch Art Deco Amsterdamse School Lounge Chairs in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, walnut, fabric, metal studs, the Netherlands, 1930s A striking pair of Dutch Art Deco lounge chairs in the expressive style of the Amsterdamse School. Crafted...
Metal
Argentine Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Argentina, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and green fabric sofa designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1970s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Age-appropriate pat...
Fabric, Wood
Greek Klismos Bench with Woven Rope Seat in the style of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Troy, MI
Klismos bench attributed to T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings USA circa 1960's Black lacquered wood frame with dramatic saber legs and exposed pegged joinery Handwoven rope seat with wrapped d...
Rope, Wood, Lacquer
Midcentury Bamboo and Fabric Pair of Folding Directors Chair, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing pair of folding director's chair in bamboo, texture and brass. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century English Farmhouse Bench with Apron and Original Paint
Located in Mckinney, TX
Crafted in England during the 19th century, this antique farmhouse bench reflects the straightforward utility of rural life. Built from thick p...
Pine, Paint
Paul Tuttle 'Chariot' Leather Chaise Lounge Chair for Strassle International
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Tuttle 'Chariot' chaise lounge, c.1972 Leather, chrome-plated steel, lacquered steel. Manufactured by Strassle International, USA / Switzerland. With additional Carmel Sheepsk...
Chrome
Mel Smilow Slatted Solid Walnut Mid-Century Modern Bench Table
Located in Miami, FL
Mel Smilow Slatted Solid Walnut Mid-Century Modern Bench or Table. Original condition, no damages.
Walnut
George Nakashima Style Saddle Stools with Trestle Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dark wood saddle stools influenced by the work of George Nakashima, each featuring a gently curved seat formed to a saddle-like profile. The wood displays natural variation throughou...
Wood
Contemporary Velvet Sculptural Armchair with Spherical Feet
Located in New York, NY
This armchair is a masterclass in modernist sculptural design. Defined by its enveloping proportions and sweeping, continuous curves, this piece commands attention in any space. Its ...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Reclining Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut-Stained Oakwood, New Tweed Fabric, New High-Density Foam, New Springs ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furnitur...
Fabric, Wood, Oak, Walnut
19th century Scottish Country house open armchair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very high quality Scottish country house open armchair. Beautifully designed with shapely arms and side rails. The chair, unusually has Ash arms and legs which offers a lig...
Ash
Italian 1950s Corner Sofa in Bright Red Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, velvet, wood, Italy, 1950s This spacious Italian corner sofa from the 1950s has a bold, inviting shape. Its backrest changes height along the length of the sofa, giving the de...
Velvet
Mid century Bobbin legged stool
Located in Malton, GB
This is a great looking, totally original mid century bobbin stool. Found in France and a clearly attractive designed and well made piece. Ideal as a stool or side table fit for any ...
Beech
Antique Japanese Wooden Stool / Early 20th Century / Wabi-sabi Step Stool
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have received a very cute antique wooden stool. It is thought to have been made in Japan in the early 20th century, in the first half of the 1900s. The material is cedar. It was ...
Softwood, Cedar
Ernesto Valabrega Art Deco Lounge Set Chairs Ottoman Wood and Foresti Red Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega, armchairs and ottoman chestnut, fabric, Italy, 1930s This elegant lounge set by Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega showcases the scul...
Fabric, Chestnut
Bachelor Chairs by Verner Panton, a pair Fritz Hansen Denmark
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Portland, OR
Verner Panton “Bachelor” chairs, a pair. Designed 1955 and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark. Steel tubular frames are minimalist and clea...
Steel
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of moulded bamboo, rattan and red floral-printed fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Some distress to rattan. Wear consistent with age and use. Vi...
Fabric, Rattan, Bamboo
Howard Keith 'Cloud' Sofa Upholstered in Blue Velvet
By Howard Keith
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Howard Keith for HK Furniture, 'Cloud' sofa, velvet, United Kingdom, 1970s Stunning Howard Keith “Cloud” sofa featuring a sculptural organic form. ...
Velvet
Mid-Century Baker Furniture Louis XVI Style Upholstered Recamier Chaise Lounge
Located in Dayton, OH
This refined 1960s Neoclassical-style Chaise lounge or Récamier or méridienne style daybed manufactured by Baker Furniture, represents a sophisticated mid-century interpretation of c...
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid Century Modern Counter Height Bar Stools by Arthur Umanoff 5 available
By Arthur Umanoff, Boyeur Scott Furniture Co.
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of bar/ counter stools by Arthur Umanoff for the Boyeur Scott furniture Co. C1960. Priced and sold individually. Construction is an iron frame with a seat of maple and...
Iron
Pair of Rose Tarlow Melrose House Louis XV Style Walnut Fauteuil Arm Chairs
By Rose Tarlow
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Rose Tarlow Melrose House Louis XV Style Walnut Fauteuil Arm Chairs
Walnut
Italian Mid-Century White Leather Cantilever Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cantilevered armchair in the MatteoGrassi style, built on a tubular chrome C-frame with a white leather sling seat, back panel, and leather armrests. The sling panels are tensioned a...
Chrome
Guillerme & Chambron Pair of 'Petit Repos' Lounge Chairs in Solid Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, pair of 'Petit Repos' lounge chairs, solid oak, wool, France, 1960s. Guillerme & Chambron are known for their high-quality solid oak furn...
Wool, Oak
Antique Set 8 Regency Period Scottish Dining Chairs C1820 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A fabulous set of eight Regency Period, Scottish, George III mahogany dining chairs, Circa 1820 in date. The set comprising six side chairs and a pair of armchairs all with curved b...
Mahogany
Attribute to Paolo Buffa Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs, Pair
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of Italian armchairs captures the essence of mid-20th century modern design, attributed to Paolo Buffa. Made around the 1950s, these armchairs are distinguished by their el...
Bouclé, Beech
A Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair in Shearling, Denmark c. 1940s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A good proportioned wingback lounge chair, attributed to a Danish cabinetmaker, with a tall shaped back flanked by rolled wings and curved armrests, raised on short cylindrical wood ...
Sheepskin, Beech
1950s Theo Ruth Wingback Lounge Chair for Artifort in Beige Mohair
Dutch Mid-Century wingback lounge chair designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort, dating to the 1950s. Somewhat recently upholstered fully in beige mohair, the rounded high back rises to g...
Mohair, Upholstery, Wood
Expertly Restored-Mid Century Modern Teak & Tweed Dining Chairs by Peter Haywar
By Peter Hayward, Vanson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: African Teak Wood, New Tweed Fabric, New High-Density Foam ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing ...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak
Lawson-Fenning Morro Sofa, Beige Velvet w/ Solid Walnut Base, Modern Couch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Morro Sofa is our deepest and largest scaled sofa featuring a biscuit tufted seat, loose back cushions and a geometrically sculpted base. Also available as a sectional. The Laws...
Upholstery, Walnut, Velvet
A Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair in Sheepskin, Denmark c. 1940s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A generously proportioned lounge chair by Danish cabinetmaker, with a slightly canted rectangular back and rounded, sloping armrests, raised on short block legs. Newly upholstered in...
Sheepskin, Beech
Maison Regain Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Solid Elm, Patinated Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Maison Regain, set of eight dining chairs, cognac leather, solid elm, France, 1970s A set of eight Maison Regain dining chairs, designed in France during the 1970s, exemplifying the...
Leather, Elm
Rare Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo Pair of Lounge Chairs Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo (ABV), pair of lounge chairs, walnut, reupholstered in mohair Pierre Frey “Bold Celadon”, Italy, first half of the 1930s These rare l...
Mohair, Walnut
A Mid-Century Armchair by Anonymous Designer, Finland c. 1950s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
An elegant armchair in birch, with a gently curved backrest and sculptural open arms terminating in rolled, upholstered rests, raised on tapering splayed legs. Newly reupholstered in...
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940s Large Curved Banana Shape Sofa in Original Green Mohair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large banana shaped or curved sofa made in Denmark, circa 1940. This sofa will make strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines and with large bun feet providing a...
Wool, Beech
A POSTMODERN "DR GLOB" chair, by PHILIPPE STARCK, KARTELL, Italy 1980
Located in PARIS, FR
An iconic "Dr Glob" postmodern chair, silver lacquered metal tube structure and stylized plastic seating area, by Philippe Starck, produced by Kartell, Italy 1980. Kartell signature ...
Metal
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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