$7,500Sale Price|25% Off
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather Curved 'Zoe' Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Embrace the epitome of iconic design with this stunning vintage Mid Century "Zoe" Sofa, an homage to the legendary Vladimir Kagan's signature aesthetics. Designed by Kagan for Americ...
Suede
$7,125Sale Price|35% Off
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Zoe' Sofa in Grey Alcantara, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular example of Vladimir Kagan design was produced by American Leather in 2012, in its original Alcantara (ultrasuede) in a medium grey color called 'Otter', signed under...
Ultrasuede
Vladimir Kagan Zoe Sofa, Newly Upholstered
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Raleigh, NC
A striking sculptural sofa by Vladimir Kagan. This vintage sofa is newly upholstered in a luxurious mohair and ready for placement.
Upholstery
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H 31 in W 92 in D 48 in
Vladimir Kagan Curved Zoe Sofa in White Boucle for American Leather, Signed
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather has all the great staples of a Kagan design, gorgeous free-form curves, modern design, and effortlessly chic. This Zoe sofa is very s...
Bouclé
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H 33 in W 29 in D 37 in
Vladimir Kagan 'Rock Star' Pair of Leather Rocking Chairs, c. 1997, Signed
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of black leather rocking armchairs are by Vladimir Kagan for the Kagan Collection, by American Leather (previously LeatherTech). Designed in circa 1997 and called the 'Rock...
Leather
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H 31.25 in W 92 in D 48 in
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Zoe' Sofa Reupholstered in Bouclé, Signed
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular example of Vladimir Kagan design was produced by American Leather for a short time, circa early 2000's, and was just reupholstered in a gorgeous white Bouclé fabric,...
Bouclé
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H 32 in W 92 in D 42 in
Vladimir Kagan Pair of Mirrored “Zoe” Sofas, American Leather, Organic Modernist
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Wonderful mirrored pair of sofas designed by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather. Both are in original upholstery and priced with reupholstery in mind. Would work well in a variety...
Ultrasuede
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H 31.25 in W 92 in L 31.25 in
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Zoe' Sofa in Red Alcantara, Signed
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular example of Vladimir Kagan design was produced by American Leather for a short time during the early to mid 2000's, in its original 'Ruby' Alcantara Ultrasuede, signe...
Ultrasuede
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H 31.25 in W 92 in D 48 in
Pair of Vladimir Kagan for American Leather Curved 'Zoe' Sofas in Bouclé, Signed
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular pair of Vladimir Kagan 'Zoe' sofas were produced by American Leather for a short time, circa early 2000's, and was just reupholstered in a gorgeous white Bouclé fabr...
Bouclé
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H 31.25 in W 92 in D 48 in
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Zoe' Sofa Reupholstered in Bouclé, Signed
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular example of Vladimir Kagan design was produced by American Leather for a short time, circa early 2000's, and was just reupholstered in a gorgeous white Bouclé fabric,...
Bouclé
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H 31.25 in W 92 in D 48 in
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Zoe' Sofa Reupholstered in Bouclé, Signed
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular example of Vladimir Kagan design was produced by American Leather for a short time, circa early 2000's, and was just reupholstered in a gorgeous white Bouclé fabric,...
Bouclé
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H 31.25 in W 92 in D 48 in
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Zoe' Sofa in White Alcantara, Signed
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular example of Vladimir Kagan design was produced by American Leather for a short time, circa early 2000's, in its original white Alcantara Ultrasuede, signed underneath...
Ultrasuede
Honey Brown Soft Leather Sectional Three Parts
By American Leather
Located in Lambertville, NJ
All leather sectional in three parts American made by American Leather Co. two sections are 84 inches long with a corner section of 41 by 41 inches. The total length is 125 inches on...
Leather
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H 31 in W 86 in D 35 in
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Matinee' Red Leather Sofa Daybed, Signed
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The red leather on this Vladimir Kagan for American leather Postmodern 'Matinee' convertible sofa daybed is absolutely to die for. Beautiful color and patina throughout, featuring hi...
Leather
Vladimir Kagan 'Rock Star' Leather Rocking Chair and Ottoman, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sunflower yellow leather rocking armchair and ottoman is by Vladimir Kagan for the Kagan Collection, by American Leather. Designed in 1997 and called the 'Rock Star' lounge chai...
Leather
Pair of Rich Leather Club Chairs with Ebonized Bases
By American Leather
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two substantial and comfy club chairs by American leather having top grade quality cordovan leather seats and backs and ebonized wooden bases with an X-stretcher design. Like new. Se...
Leather
Nugget Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Milan, IT
This iconic design by Gaetano Pesce will make a singular, utterly captivating accent in a contemporary interior. A precious work of art, it belongs to the Fish Design Collection of s...
Resin
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
$592 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Set of 2 Brutalist Whitewashed Reclaimed Wood Collage Tiles by Peter Glassford
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
A sculptural White wash collage tiles part of the Brutal Nature collection by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one-of-...
Wood
$4,170 / item
H 19.7 in W 10 in D 7.3 in
Handmade Organic Modern Monumental Shell Wall Light/Sconce, White Plaster
Located in London, GB
Handmade Monumental Shell sculptural wall light or sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary design inspired by nat...
Plaster
$12,000 / set
H 29 in W 36 in D 33 in
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chairs and Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Amongst the most popular Vladimir Kagan designs, these Nautilus swivel lounge chairs are sculptural, comfortable and fun, and were recently professionally reupholstered in cozy Ivory...
Bouclé
Rocco Drinks Table (Smaller Version)
Located in Dallas, TX
The Rocco Drinks Table is an organic modern side table that merges sculptural artistry with functional design. Hand-forged in the U.S.A., its iron top features decorative markings, w...
Iron
$2,825 / item
H 7 in Dm 18 in
Leather Pendant Light in Camel, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
Brass
$2,499 / item
H 57.48 in W 27.55 in D 0.98 in
Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Full Length Mirror in Black Brass for GUBI
By Gubi, Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Full Length Mirror in Black Brass for GUBI The 'F.A. 33' Mirror was originally designed by Gio Ponti in 1933 for Fontana Arte, the period’s most prominent lamp,...
Brass
$4,060Sale Price|30% Off
H 33 in W 50 in D 54 in
Vintage French Walnut Tete a Tete Double Seat Settee Parlor Bench 54"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century French walnut Tete A Tete / sofa settee / conversation lounge chair featuring art deco styling with cabriole legs and double sided seating. These benches are also known ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Bertu Coffee Tables, Mondo Walnut Coffee Table, Large
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Coffee Tables, Mondo Walnut Coffee Table, Large This Large Modern Coffee Table - The Mondo is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each table is hand-made wit...
Wood, Walnut
$5,200Sale Price|23% Off
H 29 in W 78 in D 48 in
Mid Century Modern Oval Pedestal Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage dining table designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates from the Pedestal Collection, circa 1960's. This stunning piece features a sculptural white cast aluminum base and...
Aluminum
$7,040 / item
H 31.5 in W 45.67 in D 41.74 in
Handcrafted Armchair with Architectural Silhouette and High Resistance Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This armchair is a time capsule of style. Taking cues from the most fashionable styles of scarves in history, it’s subtle and layered composition create a dynamic and effortlessly st...
Velvet, Wood
$6,941
H 25.99 in W 75.6 in D 35.83 in
Geoffrey Harcourt's Iconic 1970s Cleopatra Chaise Lounge by Artifort
By Artifort, Geoffrey D. Harcourt
Located in Hilversum, NL
Inspired by the timeless concept of the chaise longue, Geoffrey Harcourt's interpretation from 1970 stands as a testament to modern design. Known as the Cleopatra, this unique Dutch...
Wool
French Double Bed in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
European double bed, oak, black colored glass, France, 1960s This remarkable double bed hails from France, showcasing its excellence in composition, material use, and intricate deta...
Oak, Glass
1930's Italian Console & Stool
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible 1930's Italian console or entry piece with matching stool. Bentwood with original rope detail on the sides and carved edges in original mahogany patina. Two Pull-out dr...
Bentwood
$6,500 / item
H 23 in Dm 36 in
Nassau Wicker Lotus Light Fixture or Pendant from the Flores Collection
By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Nassau, a chic wicker light fixture or pendant crafted with a sturdy metal frame ambitiously wrapped in reed in a four tiered lotus flower form, exclusively designed and offered ...
Wicker
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.