John Hutton "Thebes" Chair Designed for Randolph & Hein
By John Hutton
Located in North Miami, FL
Designer John Hutton was a San Francisco designer, Who virtually created a genre of modern furniture. He came into his own after he became the influential design director at Donghia,...
Chenille, Wood
Majestic Pair of Thebes Loungers by John Hutton for Randolph & Hein, circa 1975
By John Hutton, Randolph & Hein
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous restored pair of Thebes lounge chairs from the limited series designed by John Hutton (1947-2006) for Randolph & Hein, circa 1975.
Mahogany
John Hutton "Thebes" Chair for Randolph & Hein, circa 1976
By John Hutton, Randolph & Hein
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
John Hutton "Thebes" chair for Randolph & Hein, circa 1976.
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
John Hutton Thebes Chairs
By John Hutton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early set of Thebes chairs. Original surface on the frames, re-upholstered.
Wood
Pair of John Hutton Egyptian Revival "Thebes" Chairs
By John Hutton
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a phenomenal and rare pair of John Hutton chairs, beautifully refinished and reupholstered. Designer John Hutton was a San Francisco designer, Who virtually created a genr...
Canvas, Wood
Sold
H 39 in W 19 in D 24 in
Pair of Silk Ikat Randolph & Hein "Thebes" Chairs Designed by John Hutton
By John Hutton, Randolph & Hein
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This Rare pair of chairs came from a very upscale estate and are spectacular in their unusual shape and detail. Designed by the legendary San Francisco designer John Hutton for Rando...
Pair of Thebes Chairs by John Hutton
Located in New York, NY
Pair of ivory-painted wood Thebes armchairs with single ottoman, raised on carved legs with lion-paw feet.
Wood
Pair of Thebes Club Chairs by Randolph & Hein for Steve Chase
By Randolph & Hein, John Hutton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of 1985 ‘Thebes Club Chairs’ designed by John Dickinson for Randolph & Hein. This were special order by Steve Chase with the light desert crackle finish. The cushions are a li...
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
John Hutton "Thebes" Chair Designed for Randolph & Hein
By John Hutton
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare John Hutton "Thebes" chair Designed for Randolph & Hein.
Wood
Thebes Chairs designed by John Hutton for Randolf and Hein
By John Hutton, Randolph & Hein
Located in Palm Desert, CA
These are 2 wonderfully refinished and reupholstered Thebes chairs by John Hutton for Randolf and Hein.
Bouclé, Wood
Pair of John Hutton "Thebes" Chairs
By Randolph & Hein, John Hutson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of John Hutton "Thebes" chairs designed for Randolph & Hein.
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of John Hutton Gesso Thebes Club Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Gesso over Wood Thebes Club Chairs designed by John Hutton for Randolph & Hein shortly after leaving design school.
Pair of T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Arm Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Elegant pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings armchairs.
Cane, Mahogany, Upholstery
$10,500 / set
H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in
Pair of Elegant 1950s T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Lounge Chairs
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St. Louis, MO
Elegant pair of 1950s lounge chairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb with sculpted walnut frame on splayed legs. Shown in original finish that is sun faded, price includes ref...
Upholstery, Walnut
$25,950
H 28 in W 38 in D 32 in
Set of 2 'Amazonas' Lounge Chairs by Jean Gillon for Italma, Brazil, c. 1970s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an ultra-rare set of two "Amazonas" lounge chairs designed by the incomparable Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art. This now iconic chair is the epitome of Brazilian or Tropi...
Rosewood
$3,500 / set
H 30 in W 29 in D 32.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Parsons Armchair Lounge Chairs with Open Arms
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome classic matching pair of fully upholstered parsons chairs. Nice deep sitting comfy chairs. Upholstery is original and could use updating. Foam and padding are soft and not...
Fabric
Pair of Lounge Chairs, Italy, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of lounge chairs with elegantly curved armrests and brass sabots. The wooden walnut frames have been meticulously polished, and the seats newly upholstered in a high-quality whi...
Brass
$11,000 / item
H 26 in W 26 in D 36 in
Constantine Club Chair with Fabric Upholstered Back and Seat by Mark Zeff
By Mark Zeff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Constantine club chair from Blackbarn Bronze Age collection by Mark Zeff, bronze finished frame with fabric upholstery. Bronze Age collection by Mark Zeff Bronze Age is a furniture ...
Bronze
$2,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.5 in W 34.5 in D 17 in
Stylish Antique Neoclassical Recamier Bench or Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
The show stealer chair in the room, a glamorous asymmetrical Recamier chair with elegant sloping back, 41.5 at the highest point and 27 at the arm. Ebonized graceful slightly splayed...
Upholstery, Wood
$24,500 / set
H 32 in W 35 in D 38 in
Exquisite Restored Pair of Modern President's Loungers by McGuire, circa 1985
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous pair of large-scale lounge or club chairs from a coveted low production series by McGuire Furniture, circa 1980. This series is a modern interpretation of the classic 1930...
Cane, Rattan
Fine French Art Deco Armchair by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco stained beech "bridge" armchair by Jules Leleu.
Fabric, Beech
$4,250
H 34.75 in W 31.75 in D 36 in L 34.75 in
Macassar French Art Deco Style Lounge Chair by A. Rudin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined French Art Deco Style Macassar Wood Lounge Chair, made by A. Rudin, American, circa 2000s. Based on a Jean Michel Frank design and hand made by A. Rudin in Los Angeles, t...
Upholstery, Rosewood
$975
H 37.75 in W 17.5 in D 20 in
Neoclassical revival hand-wrought chair by Alberto Orlandi circa 1980
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A refined and highly collectible Neoclassical Revival side chair designed by Alberto Orlandi for Atelier Orlandi, Pisa, Italy, circa 1980. Hand-forged in iron with brass accents, th...
Brass, Iron
French Modern Chair Attributed to Maurice Jallot
By Maurice Jallot, André Arbus, Gio Ponti, Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu
Located in Houston, TX
French modern chair attributed to Maurice Jallot. This French Art Deco or French Art Moderne chair, side chair, chauffeuse or slipper chair is made of sycamore and newly upholstered ...
Sycamore
Pair Parsons Lounge Chairs, 1980
By Parsons
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Parsons Lounge Chairs, 1980. Original ultra-suede upholstery shows minor wear, consistent with age and use
Ultrasuede
$2,285Sale Price|20% Off
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 20.87 in
Elegant Neoclassical Chair by Jean-Maurice Rothschild, France, 1948
By Jean-Maurice Rothschild
Located in Brussels, BE
Fine low chair from the end of the forties with new yellow fabric covering. Two-tones wood frame. By J.M. Rothschild, France, 1948.
Fabric, Mahogany, Sycamore
Pair of Dunbar Wingback Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare pair of Dunbar Wingback Model 6016 lounge chairs in sculpted mahogany and woven cane designed by Edward Wormley. An updated take on the classic wingback design, delivering an ...
Velvet, Cane, Wood
$19,500 / set
H 30.5 in W 25 in D 25.5 in
Chic Restored Pair Modern Cathedral Back Loungers by McGuire, circa 1975
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. New cu...
Leather, Cane, Rattan
$30,000 / set
H 37.75 in W 17.75 in D 22.25 in
Set of 14 Fine French Art Deco Dining Chairs '12 Side and 2 Arm'
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
With ebonized wood frames and leather upholstered seats, in the manner of Jules Leleu. Two more chairs requiring touch up and small restorations are also available.
Leather
$2,810 / item
H 19.69 in Dm 11.82 in
Art Deco Table Lamp by Maker Sofar, Nickel Finish, Glass Rods, France
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco table lamp with nickel finish and glass rods.
Brass
$4,350
H 21 in W 42 in D 41 in
Vintage Egyptian Revival Travertine Coffee Table Attributed to Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Morristown, NJ
An impressive Egyptian Revival coffee table combining monumental sculptural form with natural stone, inspired by the timeless architecture and symbolism of ancient Egypt. The substa...
Travertine
$7,767
H 55.12 in W 46.46 in D 16.93 in
Brutalist Style Italian Dry Bar made of Oak Wood, Hand-carved Drinks Cabinet
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian hand-carved oak wood bar cabinet with four folding doors and central interior shelf. Discover the essence of Italian style with our stunning contemporary oak wood bar cabin...
Wood
$6,800
H 19 in W 42 in D 25 in
Egyptian Revival Thebes Coffee Table in Walnut after Liberty & Co. 21st Century
Located in Troy, MI
Egyptian Revival coffee table modeled after the Liberty of London Thebes Stool Produced by Aesthetic Decor early 21st Century Sculptural design in Walnut with upturned corners and ...
Walnut
A pair of waterfall parchment covered console tables.
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sophisticated pair of simple inverted U-form, waterfall console tables in the minimalist, luxurious style of an earlier era. The clean, rectilinear lines and subtle tonal variation...
Parchment Paper
1970s Surrealist Mirror by Victor Roman
By Victor Roman
Located in Paris, FR
Cast bronze mirror with a surrealist shape. Model signed and numbered. Limited edition of 25 copies of a model created in the 1970's by the sculptor Victor Roman.
Bronze
A Pergamino Parchment Covered Daybed / Bench.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sophisticated daybed / bench crafted in three components and fully wrapped in warm-toned Pergamino parchment. This piece combines minimalist geometry with luxurious natural textur...
Upholstery, Wood, Parchment Paper
$24,500
H 30.75 in W 75.25 in D 49 in
Vintage French Art Deco Dining Table, Walnut, Sun Inlay, Circa 1920
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 20th Century, vintage French Art Deco dining room table with one leaf, made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Walnut, in good condition. The detailed Parisia...
Metal
$30,609
H 63.78 in W 64.57 in D 90.95 in
French Louis XVI Style Hand-Carved Giltwood Bed - Fontainebleau (US Queen Size)
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Made by master craftsmen La Maison London, this French Louis XVI style original bed, hand-carved and finished in giltwood combines refined neoclassical detailing with a commanding ar...
Upholstery, Wood
Marble Jewelry Box Egyptian Revival Style Blue White
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial blue and white carved marble hinged decorative box/jewelry box, circa-mid-20th century or earlier. Exact origin unknown. Carved design on top depicts an a...
Marble
$15,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 24.77 in W 35.44 in D 0.79 in
French 1940s Apartment Gate Attributed to Raymond Subes
By Raymond Subes
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Patinated and gilded wrought iron apartment gate from circa 1940, attributed to Raymond Subes.
Wrought Iron
French Mid-Century Lacquered Armoire by André Arbus, Circa 1940s
By Gilbert Poillerat, André Arbus
Located in Queens, NY
French mid-century light brown lacquered Atelier Sain et Tambuté, Paris two-door armoire cabinet with bronze rope trim and door lock plate on gilt cylindrical feet with a Siena marbl...
Marble, Bronze
$7,105
H 32.29 in W 23.23 in D 21.66 in
A French Empire Mahogany Frame Cane Bergere Armchair With Rams Head Terminus
By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A French Empire Georges Desmalter Mahogany Frame Cane Bergere Armchair With Rams Head Pediments With Square Tapering Legs & Hoof Feet. François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter (1...
Cane, Mahogany
French Louis XVI Style Sofa - John Elgin Woolf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous French Louis XVI style sofa from a John Elgin Woolf project. All original finish and textiles - keep as-is, or change to your liking. Perfect for your classical design proje...
Fabric, Wood
$15,895 / set
H 17.5 in W 20 in D 16 in
Pair of French Modern Neoclassical X-Frame Iron and Leather Stools Raymond Subes
By Raymond Subes
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and timeless pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical style X-frame benches / stools in the style of Raymond Subes. These hand wrought iron stools / benches in the l...
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.
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.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.