$5,188 / item
Iconic Eero Aarnio White Tomato Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Eero has always been drawn to the circular form and is perhaps best known for his designs ‘without edges’. The Tomato chair combines three circles on a basic seat, with two as armres...
Fiberglass
$5,188 / item
Iconic Eero Aarnio Red Tomato Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Eero has always been drawn to the circular form and is perhaps best known for his designs ‘without edges’. The Tomato chair combines three circles on a basic seat, with two as armres...
Fiberglass
Pair Danish Mid-Century Cocktail Chair, Tufted Bouclé, Beech, 1960s
Located in Rødding, DK
Widely known in Danish design circles as "bananstole" (banana chairs) or cocktailstole for their sensuous, armless curved silhouette, this type of low-slung easy chair was produced b...
Fabric, Beech
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, 1954 for Widdicomb lounge chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Camden, ME
Elegant midcentury lounge chairs with espresso lacquered legs professionally upholstered in dark black brown fabric with tan circles.
Upholstery, Walnut
Iconic Vintage Eero Aarnio Red Tomato Chair, Space aGE / Modernist
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Buffalo, NY
The Tomato chair combines three circles on a basic seat, with two as armrests, one stretched to be a comfortable back.
Fiberglass
Scandinavian Edvin Helseth Lounge Chair in Pine Model "Trybo" Norway 1960s
By Edvin Helseth, Trybo
Located in Almelo, NL
Much of Helseth's original work embodies the principles of Scandinavian Modern design, marked by simplicity, functionality, and a deep connection to natural materials, making his pie...
Upholstery, Pine
Bamboo and Rattan Papasan Lounge Chair with Missoni Style Cushion
Located in Barcelona, ES
This eye-catching and comfortable swivel lounge chair is constructed with bamboo and rattan canes creating a concentric circles structure.
Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric
Vintage Junior Swivel Chairs by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Hiami Newly Reupholstered - 3
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Original "Junior" Swivel Chairs by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi Newly Reupholstered in a Holly Hunt Blue Suede - Set of 3 circa: 1960 Dimensions: Square Bas...
Aluminum
Pr. Wrought Iron Mid Century Hoop Chairs by John Cicchelli for Riley Wolff 1950s
By Joseph Cicchelli
Located in New York, NY
Chic Mid Century circle, or hoop, chairs designed by Joseph Cicchelli for Reilly - Wolff circa 1950's.
Wrought Iron
21st Century Myth Dining Chair Wood Brass Handmade in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Mixing different colors, materials, and textures, the swivel Myth dining chair is upholstered in smooth matte velvet and bouclé, supported by two lacquered wood parallel semi-circle ...
Brass
Swivelling Elm Office Chair, Country Style, Handmade, 1960s Design
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
The chair has an attractive curving back top rail in the style of a captains chair, it has hand cut back supports and an almost round saddle shaped seat which is carved from solid El...
Elm
Gio Ponti Curved Lounge Set for ISA Bergamo, 1950s Italian Design
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The curvature of the backs and the restrained profile underscore the synthesis of comfort, structural clarity, and modern elegance for which Ponti’s circle was known. Side Arm Chair...
Velvet
$4,680Sale Price|40% Off
Restored 1949 Circles & Speed Arm Rattan Chaise Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rattan chaise lounge with what we at the shop call the Circles and Speed Arm, two-strand side arms. Inspired by Paul Frankl this lounge is one of the rarest of all designs.
Rattan
Iconic Italian Yellow Spaghetti Circle Design Relax Chair, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Iconic Italian Yellow Spaghetti Circle design Relax Chair, 1970s, Italy Measurements : Height: 72 cm Diameter of circle: 75 cm Seating width: 40 cm Seating depth: 40 cm Please do ...
Metal
$1,019Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Mid-Century German Modern Earthy Green Suede Circle Balloon Chair
By Lusch Erzeugnis, Lusch & Co
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
The original Balloon Chair was manufactured by the German manufacturer Lusch & Co during the 1960s. The design is attributed to Lusch Erzeugnis. The frame is made of metal, the uphol...
Metal
$7,800Sale Price / set|40% Off
Restored 3-Strand "Circles and Speed" Rattan Settee, Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Mid-Century rattan living room set known as the "Circles and Speed" set features a three-strand side arm lounge chair with a matching rattan ottoman and loveseat sofa. 1950, Un...
Rattan
PH Circle Table Lounge set - set of 3 sizes in natural oak
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Three sizes at staggered lounge heights let the tables nest as a balanced group or work individually beside sofas and lounge chairs. The PH Circle Table is available with a table to...
Wood, Oak
$5,516Sale Price|40% Off
Restored Two-Strand "Circles and Speed" Three Seat Rattan Sofa
By Axo
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This rattan sofa has what we at the shop call the "Circles and Speed" two-strand chair arm with an arched base and stick rattan seat.
Rattan
Mario Botta Latonda Chair
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Barcelona, ES
The design of the 'Latonda' chair is inspired by basic geometric shapes such as the circle and sphere.
Steel, Sheet Metal
Gunnar Daan Children’s Chair for Metz & Co, 1966
By Gunnar Daan
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The chair is made of birch plywood and due to several sized circles the chair could be made out of one sheet of plywood.
Birch
Midcentury Table and Set of 2 Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dimensions: Table: circle - 44cm height - 77cm Chairs: circle - 42cm seat height - 46cm total height - 90cm.
Beech, Walnut
Limed Oak & Pewter Inlaid David Gregson Arts & Crafts Dining Table & 8 Chairs
By Gregson Manufacturing Company
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
The subtle use of inlaid pewter is a very nice detail, there are two large circles in the table top made up of smaller circle, the legs to the chairs have the same feature around the...
Pewter
Oackland Armchair with Mahogany Structure and High Quality Blue Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Chair circled with structure in handcrafted black finish veneer mahogany wood.
Fabric, Mahogany
Chinese Horseshoe-Back Armchair (Quanyi)
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Defined by its continuous, flowing U-shaped crestrail and armrest—evoking the form of a horseshoe or full circle—the chair achieves both sculptural grace and ergonomic balance.
Hardwood
Hand-Painted Mid-Century Modern Portrait, USA, Late 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a portrait painting titled "The Stranger" showing a brightly rendered group of people sitting on chairs in a circle
Paint
$14,009 / item
Marco Zanuso Grey Fabric Woodline Armchair by Cassina
By Marco Zanuso, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The wood frame is based on the geometry of the circle, which provides the chair's elegant formal aesthetic.
Leather, Wood
$14,009 / item
Marco Zanuso Green Fabric Woodline Armchair by Cassina
By Marco Zanuso, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The wood frame is based on the geometry of the circle, which provides the chair's elegant formal aesthetic.
Leather, Wood
Marco Zanuso Leather Woodline Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Italy
By Marco Zanuso, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The wood frame is based on the geometry of the circle, which provides the chair's elegant formal aesthetic.
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Woodline Armchair by Marco Zanuso for Cassina
By Marco Zanuso, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The wood frame is based on the geometry of the circle, which provides the chair's elegant formal aesthetic.
Leather, 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.
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