$2,320Sale Price / set|20% Off
Ercol Spindleback Settee and Lounge Chair Set
By Ercol
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage midcentury Ercol, British teak spindle settee. This stylish settee features patterned fabric, and spindle back support of teak material.
Teak
Ercol 2 seater Settee w/Newly Upholstered Cushions
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful Ercol settee has newly upholstered cushions with Lee Industries Calico Khaki fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Retro Ercol Studio Sofa
By Ercol
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality midcentury Retro settee by Ercol. The settee has a "surfboard" back and is in very good condition, being structurally sound, with slight wear commensurate ...
Elm
Ercol Sofa Blonde Three-Seat Settee Light Elm Vintage Retro
By Ercol
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A beautiful Classic ‘Blonde' Ercol light Elm three-seat sofa with spindle supports, upholstered in a ’Light Cream’ material, the sofa is offered in excellent condition and is as new,...
Elm
$1,463Sale Price / set|44% Off
H 31.5 in W 98.43 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro Danish Ingmar Relling Siesta Sofa or Chairs
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Markington, GB
1960s Retro Scandinavian Ingmar Relling Siesta Four-Seat Sofa A rare and highly sought-after Scandinavian sofa designed by Ingmar Relling and produced in Norway by the renowned West...
Bentwood, Fabric
$695
H 33 in W 49 in D 29 in
Mid Century Bentwood Bamboo Style Loveseat Sofa by Heywood Wakefield c. 1950's
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in New York, NY
Voguish two section loveseat with a bentwood faux bamboo frame , and original turquoise vinyl upholstered cushions. This chic sofa is in good, original condition, the wood finish s...
Upholstery, Bentwood
$14,000 / set
H 31.5 in W 26.5 in D 33 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Lounge Chair, Widdicomb United Kingdom / USA, c. 1955
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Chicago, IL
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Model 1720 Lounge Chairs, USA, c. 1955 Pair of Model 1720 lounge chairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Bleached walnut frames with wove...
Upholstery, Walnut
$10,856 / set
H 29.53 in W 67.72 in D 28.35 in
Italian Bamboo Sofa and Stool with French Bouclé Fabric Early 1960s
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful bamboo sofa and stool from the Mid-Century Modern French Riviera era are bursting with nostalgia. The soothing design and naturalistic materials will promote tranquill...
Wool, Bamboo
Kofod Larsen Style Mid Century Danish Lounge Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kofod Larsen Style Mid Century Danish Lounge Chair This chair measures: 29 wide x 37 deep x 30.5 inches high, with a seat height of 23 and arm height of 16 inches All pieces of fur...
Upholstery, Wood
Arne Norell Mid Century Swedish Ilona Sofa
By Arne Norell
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Norell Mid Century Swedish Ilona Sofa This sofa measures: 89 wide x 32 deep x 31 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 30.5 inches Good Vintage Condition - A...
Upholstery, Wood
$2,022
H 29.53 in W 46.46 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Bamboo Sofa, Mid-Century Modern Design, Made in Italy, 1960s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. It is made in bamboo. This sofa is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excellent original condition a...
Bamboo
Longue Chair By Grete Jalk for france and Son 1950s
By Grete Jalk
Located in Čelinac, BA
Grete Jalk Longue Chair Denmark for France and Son 1950
Fabric, Teak
Rare 1950s French Teak and Cane Sofa – Mid-Century Modern
Located in Almelo, NL
Rare 1950s French Teak and Cane Sofa – Mid-Century Modern Description: A striking and rare example of 1950s French modernism, this teak and cane sofa beautifully complements the mat...
Cane, Teak
$4,114
H 29.93 in W 51.19 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s - New Upholstery
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s - New Upholstery
Fabric, Wood
$5,714
H 28.75 in W 28.35 in D 28.75 in
Hans J. Wegner, two seat sofa, Model 671, Oak, Coda 2 and Cotton Rope
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner two seat sofa made bended oak veener. Cotton cord in back New upholstered with Coda 2 fabric for kvadrat Model 671, made by GETAMA.
Fabric, Cord, Oak
Edmond Spence Mid-Century Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edmond Spence mid-century lounge chairs - pair. Each chair measures: 27 wide x 33.5 deep x 28 high, with a seat height of 13 (without cushion) and arm height/chair clearance 23 in...
Wood
Wicker Scalloped Back Three Seater Sofa 1960’s
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Scalloped wicker back three seater sofa from the 1960’s. Constructed of black lacquered steel, wicker and orang with gold threads Sunbrella fabric cushions. In great condition. The...
Steel
Italian Modern Two Seat Sofa, c. 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning two seat settee features sculpted hardwood arms with sleek and delicate legs. Unique vintage fabric adds to the mid-century appeal of this elegant Italian love seat. Ma...
Upholstery
$2,995 / set
H 27 in W 29.5 in D 30 in
Vintage Adrian Pearsall Style Chair With Ottoman Mid Century Modern Seating
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Experience the pinnacle of lounge luxury with this striking Adrian Pearsall style chair and matching ottoman, a definitive example of Mid-Century Modern comfort. Featuring a bold arc...
Wood
$1,950
H 31 in W 52 in D 33.5 in
Lucian Randolph Ercolani Designed “Windsor” Setee for Ercol, England, 1950's
By Ercol, Lucian Ercolani
Located in San Diego, CA
Lucian Randolph Ercolani designed “Windsor” setee for his company Ercol, England, circa 1950’s. Italian born Ercolani moved to the UK where he opened his own furniture company. His ...
Walnut
$5,142
H 13.78 in W 46.46 in D 23.23 in
Roger Capron Garrigue Herbier Coffee Table, Vallauris, circa 1970
By Roger Capron
Located in Antwerp, BE
A ceramic tile coffee table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, circa late 1960s to early 1970s. This table belongs to Capron's well-known Garrigue/Herbier group of ceramic furnitur...
Ceramic, Wood
$2,750 / set
H 31 in W 19 in D 17.5 in
Set of Four 1970s Hungarian "Emil" Dining Chairs w/ Lime Green Upholstery, Teak
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and spirited Set of Four "Emil" dining chairs, produced in 1973 by the Zala Furniture Factory in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary. This distinctive set embodies the functional and unador...
Fabric, Teak
$6,399Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.35 in W 112.21 in D 35.44 in
Guillerme et Chambron Extendable Dining Table
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Extendable dining table by Guillerme et Chambron. On the main rectangular table top 8 square color can be change red or white Table is 185cm long with two leaves of 50 cm each so op...
Oak
$7,313 / set
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Børge Mogensen Loungechair "Model 246" in Oak & Teakwood by Fredericia, 1957
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Early and important chair by Børge Mogensen. The model 246 features rattan cane on seat and back and solid teakwood sledge base attached to the oak construction with finger joints. T...
Rattan, Oak, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Wall Plaque by Marianne Starck Denmark
By Marianne Starck
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Amazing wall plaque ‘Birds’ in reliëf by Marianne Starck. Beautiful art of work and in very good condition.
Ceramic
$1,371Sale Price|25% Off
H 1.46 in Dm 12.21 in
Set of 9 ceramic collectible plates, interamante hand-painted.
By Crisodora
Located in Capri Leone, IT
Finely hand-painted, this set of 9 decorative red clay plates takes inspiration from the Sicilian legend of "Colapesce," a half-man, half-fish creature who chose to save his beloved ...
Ceramic
$3,999
H 22.05 in W 52.76 in D 38.19 in
Tue Poulsen Coffe Table Teak & Ceramic for Haslev Mobelsnedkeri Denmark 1960
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Paris, IDF
Teak & ceramic coffee table by Tue Poulsen for Haslev Mobelsnedkeri made Denmark. 1960s. solid construction made of teak wood and ceramic Dimensions approx.: H: 55.5 cm, W 136 cm...
Ceramic, Wood
1 Børge Mogensen Mobler Daybed Model 136
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Teak Daybed Børge Mogensen Soborg Møbler Model 136 Rare Danish modern teak daybed with upholstered cushion and side pillows designed by Børge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler in 1951. ...
Teak
$7,200 / item
H 30 in W 83 in D 33.5 in
Contemporary Medium Standard Sofa in Caramel Leather with Walnut Base
By Michael Felix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The standard sofa is deceptively simple at first glance. Upon closer inspection it manages to be both modern and nostalgic, the sofa you will bring with you from home to home for dec...
Leather
$22,000 / set
H 32.3 in W 24.4 in D 20.5 in
Mario Bellini for Cassina CAB 413 Set of EIGHT Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Ventura, CA
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the relationship between the skeleton and the skin; an authentic example of production excellence that ...
Leather
$1,919 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 19.3 in
1930s Set of Four Restored Art Deco Dininng Chairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished - Walnut veneer
Fabric, Wood
Courthouse Steps Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Classic courthouse steps log cabin quilt with a good use of lights and darks. Solid red and orange logs play well against the printed fabrics. Excellent condition. It is lightweight ...
Cotton
$4,799 / set
H 35.83 in W 17.92 in D 18.12 in
Set of 6 Art Deco Dining Chairs in Walnut and Burgundy Leather, France, 1930's
Located in Beirut, LB
This elegant set of French Art Deco dining chairs from the 1930s serves as a masterclass in period craftsmanship and geometric precision. Each chair features a striking "stepped" bac...
Leather, Wood
$11,428 / item
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 37.8 in
Børge Mogensen Model 2213 Three-Seat Sofa, Leather, Danish Design
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with walnut elegance aniline leather. Legs of teak. Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Leather
A pair of mid-century ceramic table lamps by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful pair ceramic table lamps designed by Bitossi, Italy. These pretty lamps have white chamotted glazed base with texture and lower band with blue decoration. Period- ca. 1960 ...
Ceramic
$1,782Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.97 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Neoclassical Style Brass HorseHeads Fireplace Tools in the Styl of Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and elegant neoclassical style horseheads fireplace tools is made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1950
Brass
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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