$17,413 / set
Claudio Salocchi, Paione Modular Sofa, 1970, Sormani
By Sormani, Claudio Salocchi
Located in Krefeld, DE
Italian modern cognac leather modular sofa Paione by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, 1970s Modular sofa mod.
Leather
Italian modern Brown leather modular sofa Paione by Salocchi for Sormani, 1970s
By Sormani, Claudio Salocchi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Brown leather modular sofa Paione by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, 1970s Modular sofa mod.
Leather
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Nightstand by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani
By Claudio Salocchi
Located in Weesp, NL
The same year Lia was realized: a leather cantilever chair characterized by an innovative structure with cold-forged aluminium bars. The archetypical “sofa” Paione was designed in 19...
Brass
Unavailable
H 22.45 in W 19.69 in D 14.67 in
Wooden Nightstand Sc 50 Model by Carlo Salocchi for Sormani 60's, Italy
By Claudio Salocchi
Located in Catania, IT
The collaboration resulted in iconic collections such as the Amina series, the Distico table, the Paione sofa or the Vivalda and Vivaldina armchair series.
Brass
Sold
H 25 in W 107 in D 34.5 in
Paione Sofa in Cognac Leather by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, Italy, 1968
By Claudio Salocchi, Sormani
Located in Chicago, IL
A two-piece Italian Paione sofa designed by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani in 1968.
Leather
1968 “Paione” Sofa Designed by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani
By Claudio Salocchi, Sormani
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Wonderful and extremely rare modular leather sofa made up of three elements in great original condition. Each module measures approximately 105 x 70 x 70 H cm.
Sold
H 22.45 in W 19.69 in D 14.57 in
2 Wooden Nightstands Sc 50 Model by Carlo Salocchi for Sormani 60's, Italy
By Claudio Salocchi, Sormani
Located in Padova, IT
The collaboration resulted in iconic collections such as the Amina series, the Distico table, the Paione sofa or the Vivalda and Vivaldina armchair series.
Wood
Claudio Salocchi ‘Paione’ Modular Sofa for Sormani, Italy 1968
By Claudio Salocchi, Sormani
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
'Paione' modular sofa by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, Italy 1968.
Leather
Claudio Salocchi ‘Paione’ modular sofa for Sormani, Italy 1968
By Claudio Salocchi, Sormani
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
'Paione' modular sofa by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, Italy 1968.
Leather
Claudio Salocchi Paione Modular Mohair Sofa for Sormani, circa 1968
By Claudio Salocchi, Sormani
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Claudio Salocchi Paione Modular Mohair sofa for Sormani, circa 1968.
Fabric, Mohair, Plastic
"Paione" modular sofa by Claudio Salocchi.
By Claudio Salocchi, Sormani
Located in Baranzate, IT
Wonderful and very rare modular sofa "Paione" by Claudio Salocchi. Leather upholstery composed of three elements. Sormani production. 1968.
Leather
Modular Leather Sofas by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani
By Claudio Salocchi, Sormani
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Modular Set of “Paione” Leather Sofa’s by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani.
Leather
Claudio Salocchi Paione Modular Sofa for Sormani, Italy, 1968
By Claudio Salocchi, Sormani
Located in London, GB
As a result, we see innovative compositions without compromise on functionality. The Paione modular sofa, designed for Sormani, consists of four elements that can be rearranged.
Faux Leather, Foam
Claudio Salocchi ‘Paione’ Modular Sofa For Sormani, Italy 1968
By Claudio Salocchi, Sormani
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Fantastic ‘Paione’ modular sofa in tan suede by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, Italy 1968.
Suede, Fiberglass, Wood
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H 24.41 in W 111.03 in D 37.01 in
Modular Set of “Paione” Leather Sofa’s by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani
By Sormani, Claudio Salocchi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large modular sofas in orange leather, designed by architect Claudio Salocchi for Sormani. The complete set consists of seven items: four large pieces with back rest and three foo...
Leather
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$2,500 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
$1,021 / set
H 22.05 in W 98.43 in D 124.02 in
Bed with bedside tables from the 1970s by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Double bed complete with bedside tables from the 1970s. Design by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau (manufacturer's mark present). The bed is in good vintage condition although there ...
Leather, Wood
$27,500
H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...
Iron
$3,366 / item
H 9.45 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Acerbis LOKUM S Coffee Table in Amber by Sabine Marcelis
By Acerbis, Sabine Marcelis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matter, light and colour come together in an intense interaction of materials. This collection embodies the elegance of pure forms, elevated through the use of hand-blown glass. Sabi...
Glass, Art Glass
De Sede Large Daybed or Lounge Set in Patinated Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, daybed, leather, Switzerland, 1970s This De Sede daybed/lounge set includes two parts: a lounge seat and an additional ottoman-style section, allowing for versatile configu...
Leather
$10,660 / item
H 33.47 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
Brutalist Black Leather Lounge Chair with Cast Brass Legs, Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
A commanding interpretation of Brutalist design, this sculptural lounge chair explores weight, proportion, and material contrast through a distinctly contemporary lens. Its bold, arc...
Brass
$13,351 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$24,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 25 in W 165 in D 99 in
Magnificent 9-Piece Harvey Probber Caramel Brown Leather 'Cubo' Sectional Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Harvey Probber caramel brown leather 'Cubo' sectional sofa nine sections of Harvey Probber designed 'CUBO' modular seating. Set includes six seating units and three ottomans. The sec...
Leather, Wood
$18,576 / set
H 25.99 in W 36.62 in D 36.62 in
De Sede DS-88 Sectional Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather, Switzerland, 1970's
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing this gorgeous and rare center piece DS88 element sofa by De Sede in Cognac Brown patchwork leather. 3 seating elements that can be used as separate pieces or as one sofa...
Leather, Foam, Wood
$3,500 / item
H 30.71 in W 39.38 in D 28.75 in
The Laziness Armchair in Brazilian Solid Wood with a rocking footstool
By Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
Laziness is a laid-back and spacious rocking armchair, crafted for sitting/lying down and unwinding. The low seat height from the ground draws inspiration from Japanese rocking chair...
Velvet, Foam, Wood, Hardwood
De Sede Leather Patchwork Ottomans
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.
Leather
$11,029
H 29.53 in W 92.52 in D 43.31 in
Kashima 3-seater, beige leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in Brecht, BE
a gorgeous Kashima 3-seater. still 100% original, beige leather. First owner (1980) in good vintage condition.
Leather
$19,504
H 33.08 in W 18.12 in D 181.11 in
Vintage Sideboard set by Guido Faleschini for I4Mariani Italy 1970s
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Roma, IT
Outstanding and rare sideboard set with corner cabinet realized by Guido Faleschini for I4Mariani in Italy in 1970s. 4 modules with various drawers, all closing with magnetic doors....
Wood
$3,000 / item
H 91.5 in W 26.5 in D 13 in
1970s B&B Italia Olinto Lacquered Cabinet w/ Glass Shelving by Kazuhide Takahama
By Kazuhide Takahama, B&B Italia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a tall, lacquered wood Olinto cabinet with glass doors, designed in the 1970s by Japanese architect Kazuhide Takahama for B&B Italia. Takahama’s collection featured a serie...
Steel, Aluminum
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Morna” Bed for Molteni, Italy, 1971
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Morna” Bed for Molteni, wood and cognac leather, Italy, 1972 The “Morna” bed epitomizes the harmonious fusion of modernist rigor and artisanal warmth. Const...
Leather, Wood
Born in Milan 1934, graduated in Architecture at the Milan Politecnico University. He has been Vice-President of ADI (Associazione per il Disegno Industriale), and has taught at the State Professional Institute of Furniture and Furnishings in Lissone and the School of Architecture of Milan Polytechnic. On an international level, Salocchi’s work covers the fields of architecture, interior and industrial design. A great deal of his works and projects were chosen and exhibited through selections or invitations at the most important exhibitions, events or museums, worldwide.
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.