$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Studio Rocking Chair by Richard Harrison, US, 1960s
By Richard Harrison
Located in Berlin, DE
Custom, handmade studio rocking chair designed by Richard Harrison.
Walnut
Studio Lounge Chair by Richard Harrison, US, 1960s
By Richard Harrison
Located in Berlin, DE
Custom, handmade armchair designed by Richard Harrison. This remarkable, lightweight and sculptural chair is made of walnut. The chair has beautiful connections and is in excellent c...
Walnut
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H 41 in W 29 in D 31 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Vintage Studio Rocking Chair by Richard Harrison, 1960s
By Richard Harrison
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Le Shoppe Too is excited to present this rare custom handmade studio rocking chair designed by Richard Harrison.
Wood
French Reconstruction Lounge Chair
By Jean Prouvé, Pierre Guariche
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Presenting a remarkable armchair from the 1950s. Inspired by the timeless designs of mid-century masters, this chair pay homage to the iconic styles of renowned designers such as Pie...
Oak
$1,202
H 31.89 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Midcentury "Siesta" Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway, 1970s
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Praha, CZ
- iconic model - very confortable
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Vintage Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall, model 1806-C
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Model 1806 lounge chair by Adrian Pearsall. beautiful walnut base with walnut arms. has new knoll fabric upholstery.
Walnut
Vintage San Maloof Style Cherry Rocking Chair
By Sam Maloof
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Sam Maloof Style Rocking Chair. made by an unknown woodworker. unsigned. there have been a couple repairs and knot fills
Cherry
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Lounge Chair, Model 1720, 1950
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Chicago, IL
T.H.Robsjohn Gibbings Lounge Chair Model 1720, 1950s. Original condition. Measures 26” wide 30” tall 29.5” deep, seat height 17.5” seat depth 21”
Wood
Armchair by Jean Gillon, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1970s
By Jean Gillon
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A hallmark of Jean Gillon’s sensual and humanistic design philosophy, this 1970s armchair exemplifies his masterful fusion of structure and comfort. The sculptural jacarandá frame, w...
Leather, Rosewood
Göran Malmvall, Rocking Chair, Sweden, 1940s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rocking chair designed by Göran Malmvall, Svensk fur/Swedish pine for Karl Andersson & Söner. Made in the 1940s. Thus style of pine furniture were designed for swedish cabins and...
Pine
Heywood-Wakefield, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and red fabric lounge chair produced by Heywood-Wakefield, USA, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 37.125"H x 27.0"W x 31.0"D Seat Height (inches): 18.25" ...
Fabric, Wood
Alexandre Rapoport, Lounge Chair, Wood, Vinyl, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and vinyl lounge chair designed and produced by Alexandre Rapoport, Brazil, c. 1960s. Vinyl with tears, reupholstery recommended. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall D...
Faux Leather, Wood
$1,191
H 35.04 in W 23.04 in D 24.81 in
Model IW3 Rocking Chair by Illum Wikkelsø, Danish Modern, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Rødding, DK
Model IW3 rocking chair by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø, designed in 1958. The chair has a light, open construction with a broad wooden seat, tall spindle back and long curved rock...
Oak
$2,978
H 42.13 in W 24.81 in D 36.62 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Rocking Chair Model J16 by Hans Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian rocking chair Model J16 by Hans Wegner. Designer Biography : "Best known for his chairs and seating pieces — though a master of many furniture types...
Wood
Bernard Durussel, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, 1948
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and white fabric lounge chair designed and produced by Bernard Durussel, France, 1948. Literature: Arte et Industrie, October 1948, Art et Décoration, 1949. Minor wear of wo...
Fabric, Oak
$3,895
H 29 in W 30.5 in D 30.5 in
Model 596 Chair, Lawrence Peabody & Ib Kofod Larsen, Selig, Denmark, c. 1950's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an ultra-rare Model 596 Lounge Chair in solid Beech originally designed by the renowned Lawrence Peabody for Selig. This iconic armchair has recently been fully restored ...
Beech
Classic Modernist / Shaker Rocking Chair in walnut by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in Buffalo, NY
Original Modernist Rocker designed by Mel Smilow in the 1960's and has been officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2016, this Classic rocking chair was featured in th...
Walnut
$5,800
H 27.43 in W 23.12 in D 25.06 in
American Designer, Lounge Chair, Walnut, Cane, United States, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and cane lounge chair designed and produced by an American designer, United States, 1960s. Seat Height (inches): 13.63" All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Cane, Walnut
American Craft Rocking Chair or Rocker by Ken Vick
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Hand Made American Craft Rocker, by Ken Vick, American, circa 2000s. Clearly influenced by some of his great predecessors such as Sam Maloof, Wendell Castle, and George Na...
Wood
$2,042 / item
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Brass Cabinet Modern Floating Brass Side Table Nightstand
By Renats Kotlevs
Located in Riga, LV
Exquisite custom nightstand, a masterpiece crafted from engineered wood and adorned with a polished, slightly brushed, burnished, varnished brass finish. This exceptional piece is de...
Brass
Rattan Drape Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side Table Rattan Drape with all structure in rattan in natural finish.
Rattan
Marble Scalloped Sink Basin
Located in Robertsbridge, England
Classical Italian scalloped sink basin cut from one single block of Carrara marble. Optional backsplash Custom sizes available
Marble
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
Our first limited edition fine art print “Les Terrains” is an emotive abstract landscape translated in gouache, charcoal and pastel. Created by artist Christiane Lemieux, there will ...
Paper
Handmade Groove Series Orb Pendant by Furthur Design, Amber Glass, 2026
By Furthur Design
Located in New York, NY
These hanging lights feature an embedded groove that offers a precise, machine-made quality to offset these otherwise wholly handmade creations. Whether showcased individually, as an...
Blown Glass
De Sede Ottoman
By De Sede
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large collection of patchwork leather ottomans by Swiss designer De Sede. Original soft leather with beautiful patina and age. Multiple colors, sizes and shapes available - inquire f...
Leather
Carter Sofa Sectional - The Founder's Edit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Carter Sectional: Founder's Edit —where understated luxury meets a refined, moody allure. Meticulously crafted with an elevated sensibility, the walnut frame and velvety buttersc...
Walnut
Vladimir Kagan, Large Curved Sofa, Fabric, Metal, USA, 1950s
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A large curved beige yellow bouclé fabric and metal sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc. Seat height: 15.5” Reupholstered in brand new bouclé fabric.
Metal
$4,070
H 35.04 in W 78.75 in D 30.32 in
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, Hardwood Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, with Mahogany Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery with Leather Trim. Usable condition. Bespoke quote can be provided for re-upholstery.
Leather, Wool, Hardwood
$20,475Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 31.89 in W 27.56 in D 24.02 in
Pair of "Oscar" Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1956
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Created by Sergio Rodrigues (1927-2014) in 1956, the Oscar armchair was an homage to Oscar Niemeyer (1907-2012), one of the most important Brazilian architects in modern architecture...
Straw, Rosewood
$3,663 / set
H 59.06 in W 13.78 in D 7.88 in
Model 2093-A Olivier Mourgue 'Flower' Wall Applique Sconce. Available Now
By Pierre Disderot, Olivier Mourgue
Located in London, GB
In 1967, Olivier Mourgue invented a flower shaped lighting device, made of aluminum petals fixed on two chromed metal wires, for sconces, ceiling lights and standing lamps. He used t...
Chrome
$6,240Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 29 in W 73 in D 25 in
Custom Made to Order Outdoor or Indoor Iron Sofa with Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom Made to Order Iron Sofa for Indoor or Outdoor Size: 73”w x 25”d x 29”h SH:16”. SD:24” Can be made to your specifications. This collection also includes chairs, ottomans and ...
Iron
Dovetailed Corner Long Bench in Mahogany
By Brian Holcombe
Located in Princeton, NJ
In designing this bench I took cues from sashimono, seeking a outwardly simple aesthetic which gives way to more elaborate detail upon a closer look. In building this bench I utilize...
Mahogany
$37,000
H 36 in W 27 in D 40 in
Vladimir Kagan, Lounge Chair, Walnut, White Bouclé, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc, c. 1950
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in High Point, NC
An early production adjustable lounge with retractable footrest. Designed by Vladimir Kagan for his own firm Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc, c. 1950. Branded. Features finely carved walnut, re...
Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut
Rare armchair, Gastone Rinaldi, 1960
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Berlin, DE
This very rare armchair by Gastone Rinaldi, model Roma, was manufactured by RIMA in 1960. The construction is lacquered steel, the upholstery is made of velvet.
Steel
Designer Chest of Drawers Attributed to Frances Elkins
By Dorothy Draper, Samuel Marx, Frances Elkins
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Designer Chest of Drawers attributed to Frances Elkins. Circa 1945. Additional photos available upon request.
Wood
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.