Pair Italian Wood & Leather Folding Tripolina Lounge Chairs, Joseph Fendy, 1937
By Paolo Viganò, Brevettato, Joseph Fendy
Located in New York, NY
A rare and inportant pair of the 'Tripolina' folding chairs designed by Joseph B. Fenby. Tripolina folding chairs present a wooden frame with metal fixings and a beautiful removable ...
Metal
Vintage Wingback Lounge Chairs Newly Reupholstered - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Lounge Chairs Newly Reupholstered in Black and White Houndstooth with Black Alpaca Blend Fabric in the Back and Black Patten Leather on the Arms - Pair Striking pair of vint...
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$1,633Sale Price|20% Off
1960, Pierre Paulin, Original 1st Fabric Silver Grey Leather Slice Chair
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,...
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Senal SA Sling Swinger Chairs Set of 4
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent set of four rare original Mid-Century Modern Mexican bocote wood and black leather "Swingers" by legendary designer Don S. Shoemaker (1919-1990) This iconic Modernist ...
Leather, Wood
Danish Mid-Century 1960s Sage Green Leather Swivel Lounge Chair with Tilt
By Ring Mekanikk
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A stylish mid-century swivel chair from the 1960s/70s, expertly crafted in Norway by the renowned manufacturer Ring Mekanikk. Finished in a beautiful sage green leather, this chair f...
Leather
Vintage 1980 Ekornes Stressless Recliner — Scandinavian Leather Lounge Chair
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Almelo, NL
Vintage 1980 Ekornes Stressless Recliner — Scandinavian Leather Lounge Chair Experience timeless Scandinavian design and luxurious comfort with this Ekornes Stressless Leather Swiv...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Folding chair Designed by Poul Hundevad Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Stockholm, SE
This elegant folding chair by Poul Hundevad is a refined example of Scandinavian vintage design from the 1950s. Crafted in Denmark, the chair combines a sculptural patinated oak fram...
Patent Leather, Oak
1960’s MCM Chelsea Arkana Safari Chair Maurice Burke Cognac Faux Leather & Teak
By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage Chelsea Safari Chair designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana Furniture wearing its original cognac faux leather or vinyl with a teak frame, tubular black metal runners...
Metal
RESTORED DANiSH ARNE VODDER FOR SIBAST MODEL 419 HARDWOOD LEATHER OFFICE CHAIR
By Arne Vodder
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime, fully restored Arne Vodder Model 419 for Sibast, High back black leather hardwood f...
Leather, Hardwood
Green Leather Armchair by Folke Ohlsson (Attr.), Sweden Mid-20th Century
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid century lounge chairs often explore the balance between structure and comfort, especially through the combination of solid wood and upholstered seating. Designers in this period ...
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 0.04 in W 31.5 in D 0.04 in
Early 20th Century Mahogany 'Glenister's Patent' Reclining Gaming Chair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An early 20th century mahogany 'Glenister's patent' reclining gaming chair by Albert Glenister, circa 1919, the two arm supports with hinged lids and circular dished front ends, one ...
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 39 in W 35.5 in D 29.5 in
Pair Ekornes Stressless Royal Recliner Black Leather Lounge Chairs & Ottomans
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Topeka, KS
We know you love this pair of black leather and wood base Ekornes Stressless Royal Recliner lounge chairs & ottomans.
Metal
Eames for Herman Miller Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Located in Astoria, NY
Eames for Herman Miller Mid-Century Modern lounge chair and ottoman with black leather upholstery, makers label and patent label on the bottom. Measures: 33" H x 33" W x 33" D.
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Eames for Herman Miller Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles Eames
Located in Astoria, NY
Eames for Herman Miller Mid-Century Modern lounge chair and ottoman with black leather upholstery, makers label and patent label on the bottom. 33" H x 33" W x 33" D.
Metal
Sold
H 27.17 in W 25.6 in D 27.17 in
1960s Black Faux Leather Teak Safari Lounge Chair by Maurice Burke for Arkana UK
By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Stunning Safari lounge chair, “Chelsea” model, designed by Maurice Burke in the 1960s for Arkana. The heavy black faux leather is soft and in great condition, accented with over-size...
Steel
Fantastic Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous Herman Miller Eames lounge chair and ottoman. Luxurious rosewood shells and black leather adorn this American modern design Classic. Signed and guaranteed authentic. Maintai...
Leather, Rosewood
Wonderfully Distressed Leather Campaign Chair
By Joseph Fendy
Located in New York, NY
Distressed leather hide folding campaign chair by Joseph Fendy referred to as The Tripolina chair , patented in 1877. Italy.
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 32.29 in W 30.71 in D 29.93 in
Falcon Lounge Chair by Sigurd Ressel for Vatne Mobler, Norway, 1970s
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Ressell
Located in Oirlo, LI
Whatever your style, a vintage Falcon chair is a perfect fit for almost any contemporary home, evoking an elegant style that will elevate any interior with a timeless design from one...
Steel
Sold
H 27.17 in W 25.6 in D 27.17 in
1960s Pair of Maurice Burke for Arkana Safari Campaign Lounge Chairs Black
By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
These stunning Safari sling lounge chairs, are early examples of the “Chelsea” model, designed by Maurice Burke in the 1960s for Arkana. The heavy black Naugahyde (faux leather), is ...
Steel
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H 42.13 in W 31.11 in D 31.11 in
The Egg, Model 3316, Original Upholstery by Arne Jacobsen & Fritz Hansen, 1963
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The egg, model 3316, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in 1963. The chair is originally upholstered in black leather in 1963 and is in great vintage ...
Aluminum
1960s Herman Miller Eames Lounge and Ottoman with Down Mix Cushions
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1960s Herman Miller Eames Lounge and ottoman. All original. Gorgeous deep color and grains in the wood. Cushions made of down/feather/foam mix. In excellent condition with normal wea...
Leather
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H 36 in W 16.75 in D 30 in
Pair of Early 20th Century Campaign Lounge Chairs in the Manner of Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
The chairs' frames were crafted in the early 20th century.
Brass, Iron
Percival Lafer Leather and Chrome Earth Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Forma Brazil, Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant Brazilian architect and designer Percival Lafer designed this scrumptious Earth lounge chair with matching ottoman Both are covered in the most perfectly patinaed leather. ...
Chrome
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H 34 in W 31.5 in D 34.5 in
Rosewood Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Plycraft in the style of Eames
By Plycraft
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well made lounge chair and ottoman in a rich rosewood and soft black leather with aluminum star bases . The chair and ottoman swivel and the chair has a spring so it can rock ...
Aluminum
Restored Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Eames lounge chair and ottoman produced by Herman Miller. Restored wood and leather cleaned and conditioned. New seat panel shock mounts installed for free, though it is a $7...
Leather
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H 34.65 in W 25.2 in D 43.31 in
A pair of leather and aluminium 1940s Christie Tyler Aeroplane chairs
By Christie Tyler
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A rare pair of Christie Tyler Aeroplane Chairs, produced in Britain in 1947 and reimagined for the 21st Century. Price shown is for both chairs. In 1947 a British manufacturer crea...
Aluminum
Set of Four French Hollywood Regency Barrel Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning set of four French barrel back lounge or club chairs made in the Hollywood Regency period featuring a barrel or tub form. Wooden frame with an iconic Mid-Century Modern prof...
Brass
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H 41 in W 33 in D 40 in
Reclining Napoleon III Style Wingback Library Armchair in Burgundy Leather
By Bradington Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of nobility to your space with this reclining Napoleon III style leather wingback fireplace armchair by Bradington Young, a quality manufacturer in North Carolina for ove...
Leather
Sold
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 24.41 in
Antique F Parker & Sons Ltd Claw & Ball Chesterfield Brown Leather Bench Stool
By William Parker
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
From the early 20th century the firm built up a collection of over 300 original antique chairs dating from the 17th century onwards, which were used for study purposes and from which...
Leather, Hardwood
A Joseph Fenby Tripolina Folding Chair
Located in New York, NY
An antique wood and leather folding chair. This chair, which inspired the classic vintage Butterfly chair, was patented in 1877 by Joseph Fenby. Known as the "Tripolina" chair, it co...
Leather, Wood
A.B.C. Chair by Antonio Citterio for Flexform
By Antonio Citterio
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
A.B.C. Chair by Antonio Citterio for Flexform Meda Italy. Reclining chair with inside a metal frame with polyurethane padding with a protective fabric lining. Seat and backrest exten...
1970s Canadian Made Eames Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman, by Northfield
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Canadian made Eames style lounge chair and ottoman. The design was introduced in 1956, This copy is marked for Northfield Metal Products, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, with pate...
Metal
Glazed Leather Club Lounge Chairs and ottoman- Provenance
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Experience the luxury, class and heritage of the glazed leather pair of fine lounge chairs. Relax in comfort in the vintage exceptional and rare Original Fine quality pair of sumptu...
Leather
$8,177 / item
H 26.78 in W 70.87 in D 36.23 in
Gervasoni Sofa Upholstered Saia 10 by David Lopez Quincoces
By Gervasoni, David Lopez Quincoces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With balanced lines, the Saia upholstered collection is created from a classic ideal reinterpreted in a contemporary key. The name, meaning "skirt" in Portuguese, illustrates its dis...
Upholstery
$6,000Sale Price|50% Off
H 13.5 in W 6.75 in D 5 in
Veracruz Mexico Pre-Columbian ceramic Warrior figure sculpture
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Figure of a Chanting Warrior Ceramic with bitumen highlights 300-600 CE (Classic Period) Mexico, Veracruz, possibly Nopiloa Veracruz Culture Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Vera Cruz culture...
Ceramic
$2,895
H 15.5 in W 46 in D 21.5 in
Don Shoemaker Sculpted Rosewood & Leather Coffee Table for Señal Furniture
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
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 precision. With over...
Leather, Rosewood, Cocobolo
$2,041
H 13.8 in W 16.7 in D 11 in
Antique Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand / Church Book Stand w IHS Symbols
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique bible table stand with hand carved cross and open IHS symbols in Gothic quatrefoil in the sides. This beautifully and fine quality hand-carved Gothic bible stand dates from...
Brass
$14,500 / item
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 66.93 in
Contemporary Mexican Credenza Ramón in Solid Wood, Metal and Natural Fibers
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Ramón is a credenza, a horizontal storage unit with a distinctive shape that gives it a concave surface. On the front, it has 4 doors, while inside it houses a pair of drawers and sh...
Steel
$75,500 / set
H 87 in W 119 in D 18 in
Grand Mastercraft Designed Three Part Brass & Glass Vitrines or Curio Cabinets
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
Architecturally-inspired this breathtaking three part brass Curved China cabinet set by Mastercraft, inviting drama into any space. Dedicated to creating hand-constructed furnishings...
Brass
$20,893
H 31.5 in W 157.49 in D 59.06 in
Verner Panton Cloverleaf Sofa 3 Parts in 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat for Verpan
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton cloverleaf sectional sofa. Current production. This listing shows a 3-piece Cloverleaf Sofa in dark green 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat. Seats 5 people in a very interesti...
Fabric, Wood
$4,639 / item
H 31.5 in W 24.5 in D 29 in
Clara Porset's Mexican Butaque Chair, licensed reedition by Luteca
By Luteca Furniture, Clara Porset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to champion...
Hide, Maple
Antique Mexican Hand painted Olinalá Screen Divider
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Antique Mexican Hand painted Olinalá Screen Divider Circa 1930. We offer this rare and beautiful Antique Mexican Hand painted Olinalá Screen Divider made in Olinalá Mexico. About Ol...
Wood
$20,212Sale Price|25% Off
H 30.25 in W 53.5 in D 96 in
Cocobolo Dining Table by Don S. Shoemaker, 1960s Modern Design
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Chattanooga, TN
An architectural marvel in living form, this Cocobolo rosewood dining table by Don S. Shoemaker for Señal, Mexico, commands attention as both functional object and sculptural stateme...
Cocobolo
20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cage, Hand-Painted Metal & Wood
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
$3,975Sale Price|29% Off
H 33 in W 24.25 in D 27 in
Sculptural Cocobolo Rosewood Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Don Shoemaker
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern leather sling lounge chair and ottoman designed by Don Shoemaker in cocobolo rosewood manufactured by Senal S.A., Mexico. This sculptural set features flowing rose...
Leather, Rosewood
Pierre Paulin, Orange Slice chair, Artifort, 1960
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Uppsala, SE
Model F437, or more famously nicknamed the Orange Slice, was designed by French designer Pierre Paulin for the Dutch manufacturer Artifort in the mid 20th century after he became acq...
Chrome
$60,667Sale Price|20% Off
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
Glass, Walnut
$4,160Sale Price / set|37% Off
H 32.5 in W 31 in D 28.5 in
Don Shoemaker Sling "Swinger" Chair and Ottoman, Mexico 1960s
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Camden, ME
A Classic 20th century chair and ottoman from one of the great craftsman's workshops of Mexico: Senal, S.A., Don Shoemaker's tropical paradise in Michoacan, Mexico. This iconic chai...
Leather, Cocobolo
$34,180
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
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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