Olivier Belgian Style Slip Covered Sofa in 100% Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Olivier Sofa Slip Covered Shown in Heavy Oyster White Belgian Linen A timeless silhouette with tailored lines and softly flared arms, the Olivier Sofa is a relaxed yet refined class...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
1970s Post Modern Leather Loveseat by Intertime Switzerland
By Ligne Roset, De Sede, Hans Eichenberger
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Gorgeous post modern leather loveseat by Hans Eichenberger for Intertine, Switzerland. Although designed and manufactured in Switzerland, the sofa give off a very Italian vibe. The...
Leather
Rattan pair of Vintage 1960s Armchairs
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Rattan Cane pair of Vintage 1960s Armchairs Italian origin superb design and expertly wound original untouched finish good sized seats and very comfortable solid build and still all ...
Rattan
French Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Wood and Yellow Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, faux leather, beech, brass, France, 1930s This pair of lounge chairs, made in France in the 1930s, is a clear example of early Art Deco design. They are const...
Brass
ATLAS Dining Chair in Dark American Oak Wood With Black Faux Leather
Located in St Petersburg, US
The ATLAS Dining Chair balances sculptural woodworking with a soft, architectural silhouette. Crafted from solid dark brown American Oak, its flowing arm structure and curved backres...
Wood, Faux Leather
Sergio Conti, Marisa Forlani and Luciano Grassi for 'Artigianato' Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sergio Conti, Marisa Forlani and Luciano Grassi for Emilio Paoli, 'Artigianato' lounge chair from the Monofilo series, lacquered iron, nylon, Italy, design 1953, made 1954/55 During...
Iron
Four Dining Chairs, Leopard Velvet by Edmond Petit, Walnut Wood, Vintola Studio
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vi...
Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech
Frits Henningsen Attributed Highback Lounge Chair in Golden Mohair, 1950's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool highback lounge chair with smooth backrest made in Denmark around 1950 attributed to Master Carpenter Frits Henningsen. Beautiful harmonious proportions with a slim and tal...
Teak, Mohair
Pair of 1940s Open Arm Lounge Chairs with Spindle Backs by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of elegant and charming easy chairs made by Fritz Hansen's in the 1940's. These type of 1940s chairs are increasingly coming into vogue. Made from nice amber stained beech wood....
Wool, Oak
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier Set of Ten '3758A' Armchairs in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier, set of ten armchairs, model '3758A', fabric, leather piping, mahogany, Denmark, design 1930 These dining chairs in light creme fabric wi...
Leather, Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of Antique Country House Captain's Chairs, English, Smoker's Bow, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique country house captain's chairs. An English, beech and elm smoker's bow or elbow seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Superb country house...
Beech, Elm
Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair (Tall) – Walnut & Edelman - Black Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Experience the ultimate in Mid-Century Modern design with this authentic Herman Miller Eames Tall Lounge Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames. Featuring the sought-after Tall Bac...
Aluminum
Harlequin Set of 6 Antique Gustavian Style Urn Back Dining Chairs.English C.1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A wonderful set of six English limed oak chairs. Not quite matching. They are actually 2 different models ( 3 + 3 ). The chairs have the same basic characteristics. Firstly, the de...
Oak
Organic Modernist C-Shaped Modular Sofa in High-Resistance Velvet, Seats 8–9
By JLC
Located in New York, NY
Defined by a sculptural C-shaped silhouette, this conversational modular sofa is designed to bring people together while creating a bold architectural centerpiece. The generous open ...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Guillerme & Chambron 'Petit Repos' Lounge Chair in Solid Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, 'Petit Repos' lounge chair, solid oak, fabric, France, 1960s. Guillerme & Chambron are known for their high-quality solid oak furniture, ...
Fabric, Oak
Danish Late Art Deco Early Midcentury Pair of Lounge Chair 1930-40s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Curvy and eye-catching pair of Danish lounge chairs from the 1930s or 1940s. Set on mahogany feet the design is typical of the late Art Deco period, featuring a smooth back and simpl...
Wool, Beech
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of graphic-printed fabric and brass lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 41.5"H x 29.5"W x ...
Brass
Sculptural Swivel Lounge Chair in Cream Bouclé and Walnut
By JLC
Located in New York, NY
A masterclass in pure geometry and enveloping form, this swivel lounge chair brings a commanding architectural presence to high-end interiors. Defined by its continuous, nested circu...
Bouclé, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
De Sede 'Pagoda' DS-19 Sectional Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, sofa, model 'Pagoda' DS-19, leather, Switzerland, 1973-1979 This exceptional high-quality sofa, designed by De Sede in the 1970s, is composed of two regular elements, one c...
Leather
Mid Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 990 LC
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in New York, NY
Rare mid century lounge chair and ottoman designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, model 990 LC, come with Pearsall designed ottoman. The chair and ottoman are both structur...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sculptural Monolithic Armchair in Olive Velvet, Cream Bouclé, and Walnut Burl
By JLC
Located in New York, NY
An elegant study in contrasting volumes and rich materiality, this armchair balances sculptural discipline with deep, lounge-level comfort. Built around a commanding, architectural p...
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Velvet
Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscape in Red Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ubald Klug for De Sede, DS-1025 'Terrazza' landscape sofa, leather, Switzerland, 1970s. Waterfall shaped sofa in red brown leather by the Swiss manufacturer De Sede. The design for...
Leather
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Mid Century Barcelona Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Mid Century Barcelona Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 30 wide x 30 deep x 29.5 high, with a seat height of 17.25 inches Excellent Vintage Cond...
Metal
Post-Modern Italian Bar Unit with Cabinets and Bar Stools
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bar unit, chrome, metal, glass, mirror, fabric, wood, Italy, 1970s This Italian bar from the 1970s combines several materials typical of the period, including chrome, metal, wood, g...
Metal, Chrome
Fritz Hansen A/S Set 8 Dining Chairs of Mahogany with Blue Leather Seats 1940s
By Kaare Klint, Fritz Hansen, Mogens Koch, Ole Wanscher
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
A stunning set of 8 Art Deco dining chairs. Handcrafted and designed by Fritz Hansen A/S in Denmark in the 1940s. Stamped FH for Fritz Hansen A/S These chairs are made of solid mah...
Leather, Mahogany
Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Two-Tone Slatted Bench for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Wood, Beech, Walnut
Post Modern Leather Sofa by Intertime Switzerland
By Hans Eichenberger, De Sede, Ligne Roset
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Gorgeous post modern leather sofa by Hans Eichenberger for Intertine, Switzerland. Although designed and manufactured in Switzerland, the sofa give off a very Italian vibe. The sof...
Leather
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ueli Berger, Eleonora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, 'Snake' sectional sofa, model 'DS-600', leather, Switzerland, 1970s Designed by Ueli Berger, Eleonora Pe...
Leather
$3,520Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco J. Robert Scott Mohair Club Chair - 1 of 2
By J. Robert Scott 1, Sally Sirkin Lewis
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Art Deco J. Robert Scott Mohair Club Chair - 1 of 2 Available.
Mohair
1940s Danish Sofa with Sculptural Frame in White Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, reupholstered in "Gabriel" wool by Savak, stained beech, Denmark, 1940s This charming sofa, newly reupholstered in a fine woolen white fabric, is designed in the manner of Da...
Wool, Beech
Brutalist Lounge Chair in Beige Camel Upholstery and Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, pine, faux leather and fabric, Europe, 1970s A striking example of European Brutalist design from the 1970s, this lounge chair is defined by its bold geometric constru...
Fabric, Faux Leather, Pine
Mid Century Rocking Chair in the style of Hans J. Wegner Denmark
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An elegant Mid Century rocking chair with sculptural contoured dark walnut toned wood frame with medium blue tight woven upholstery. This very comfortable chair with springs and padd...
Upholstery, Wood
Argentine Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Argentina, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and yellow fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1950s. Fabric in distress; reupholstery recommended. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensio...
Fabric, Wood
A Stylish Pair of French Leather Club Chairs, Parisian Models, Circa 1950’s
Located in Hastings, GB
A Stylish Pair of French Leather Club Chairs, Parisian Models, Circa 1950’s Compact and stylish, this original pair of leather club chairs are very lovely indeed. The leather is bes...
Leather
De Sede DS 50 Leather Longue Chair
By De Sede
Located in Čelinac, BA
De Sede DS 50 Leather Longue Chair
Leather
Hynek Gottwald Pair of 'EK32' Bauhaus Cantilever Armchairs, 1930s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of Bauhaus cantilever armchairs, model 'EK32', designed and produced by Hynek Gottwald, Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Dimensions: Height: 82 cm / 32.28 in Width: 56 cm / 22.05 in Dept...
Steel, Chrome
Danish Fritz Hansen Model 1490 Channel Back Lounge Chair, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Danish large-scale club or lounge chair model 1490 by Fritz Hansen. Similar to famed model 1518 but with a higher backrest and a straighter front which provides for a very ...
Brass
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair Italy 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair Italy 1970s
Chrome
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair in Chrome and Straw, Signed Gavina, Italy, 1960s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous mid-century Cesca chair in chromed metal, Vienna straw and black lacquered beech wood. This beautiful chair was designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Gavina in Italy dur...
Metal, Chrome
1930s Bauhaus Cantilever Armchair in Thonet S 411 Style, Attributed to Kovona
Located in Praha, CZ
Exceptional 1930s Bauhaus cantilever armchair from Czechoslovakia, attributed to Kovona and closely related in its design language to the iconic Thonet S 411. The chair embodies the ...
Steel, Chrome
Set of Six English Georgian Walnut Dining Chairs, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant set of six English Georgian dining chairs dates from the early 19th century. Crafted in solid walnut, the chairs display th...
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Mid Century German Modular lounge chairs sofa bed daybed
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid Century German Modular lounge chairs sofa and fold out bed / daybed in Green tufted and striped upholstery. Made in Germany circa 1970s. located in Brooklyn NYC 11222. D...
Upholstery, Foam
$2,425Sale Price / set|25% Off
Pair of French Louis XV Style Armchairs, Mid 20th-Century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Elegant pair of Louis XV style bergère armchairs dating from approximately the 1950s, featuring graceful cabriole legs, flowing scroll arms, and generously upholstered seats and back...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage LC1 chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1928. Base in chromed tubular steel, white / brown pony skin upholstery. Marked/engraved on t...
Chrome
Pair of Vintage Le Corbusier Armchairs LC1 by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of vintage LC1 chairs designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1928. Base in chromed tubular steel, brown-white pony skin upholstery. Marked/engrav...
Chrome
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 12 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a...
Steel, Chrome
Mats Theselius for Källemo Ab Limited Edition Lounge Chair 'El Dorado' in Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB, lounge chairs 'El Dorado’, limited edition, brass, birch, nubuck leather, Sweden, 2002 This distinct 'El Dorado’ lounge chair by Mats Theselius was de...
Brass
Set of Eight French Art Deco Armchairs in Wood and Red Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of eight dining chairs, faux red leather, beech, France, 1930s A handsome set of eight French Art Deco armchairs, crafted in beech wood and upholstered in vibrant red faux leath...
Faux Leather, Beech
Pair of English Library Club Chairs in Hand-Finished Cognac Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A commanding pair of oversized leather tufted club chairs that embody the timeless sophistication of a British gentlemen’s library. Upholstered in hand-finished top-grain leather in ...
Leather, Wood
20th Century Catalan Bench in Walnut with Upholstered Seat and Arms
Located in Miami, FL
Rare midcentury sofa, settee or bench in the Spanish style This elegant antique Spanish bench showcases timeless craftsmanship and understated sophistication. Crafted from solid wood...
Walnut
Mid-Century Sofa by Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Crafted from rich French oak, this angular masterpiece by Guillerme & Chambron epitomizes the elegance of mid-century design. Wool-upholstered cushions with contrast button tufting b...
Wool, Oak
Kristian Vedel, set of black leather Modus furniture, Denmark 1960s
By Søren Willadsen, Kristian Solmer Vedel
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
This Kristian Vedel set from 1960s Denmark exemplifies timeless Scandinavian modern design with its sleek black leather finish and functional modularity. This set contains two easy c...
Leather, Rosewood
Thomasville Chippendale Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of four Chippendale or Georgian style dining chairs By Thomasville USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid mahogany frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: 24"W x 25.2...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Louis Majorelle, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, France, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and floral fabric lounge chairs designed and produced by Louis Majorelle, France, c. 1920s. Litterature: Majorelle un art de vivre moderne" exhibition catalog, Gale...
Fabric, Wood
A Pair of Elegant Mid-Century Swedish Armchairs, circa 1950s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Pair of Swedish armchairs, circa 1950s. Beech frames with open, curved armrests and splayed legs, retaining a warm original patina. Button-tufted backs with a gently winged profile. ...
Mohair
Vintage Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair 1980s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Vintage Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair Italy 1980s
Chrome
Ico Parisi Italian Lounge Chairs with Matching Ottomans
Located in Littleton, CO
Exceptional four-piece Italian seating suite designed by Domenico “Ico” Parisi, comprising a pair of sculptural lounge chairs and two matching ottomans, circa 1950s. The chairs feat...
Brass
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
Organic Modern Long Low White Leather Malmo Sofa by Patricia Urquiola for Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Patricia Urquiola for Moroso - Malmö Long Low White Leather Sofa. Has an Inner steel frame covered with injected polyurethane foam upholstered with original leather. Comes with cushi...
Metal
Maison Regain Daybed in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Maison Regain, daybed, solid elm, fabric, France, 1980s. A Maison Regain daybed, whose structure is composed primarily of solid elm, imparts a sense of warmth and organic texture to...
Fabric, Elm
A Primitive Bench, Norway, c 1700s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A solid pine bench with two upright end boards as supports, each with a simply carved baroque scroll at the top. The seat is a single thick plank. Minimal, honest construction, the c...
Pine
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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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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