Marcel Breuer TI-1A Chair / Authentic Bauhaus Chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Zürich, CH
Apart from rare French mid-century modern design artefacts by Pierre Jeanneret, Jean Prouvé, Le Corbusier, and Charlotte Perriand, our offer includes masterpieces of historic importa...
Fabric, Oak
Set of 4 Mid-Century Armchairs by Marcel Breuer, Germany, 1920s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 Mid-Century (Bauhaus) aluminum framed arm chairs with slat wood seat & back (att: Marcel Breuer) (mfr. by Meubles Stylcair, Lyon) (ref: M.
Aluminum
Set of 4 Frank Gehry for Knoll "Hat Trick" Bentwood Dining Chairs, Smoked Gray
By Frank Gehry, Knoll
Located in San Diego, CA
Part of the celebrated Gehry Collection, these sculptural chairs demonstrate the designer's groundbreaking exploration of bent laminated wood, transforming a humble material into a s...
Wood, Maple, Bentwood
Unavailable
H 31 in W 23 in D 29 in
Bauhaus Art Deco Machine Age Iconic Armchair Aluminum, Ash Marcel Breuer
By Embru, Marcel Breuer
Located in Dallas, TX
After original Marcel Breuer lounge chair 1932–1933. Very difficult to source Chair version of Model 313 with wood slats, featured in MOMA permanent collection.
Aluminum
Czech Tubular Steel Chair by Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
A rare and striking example of Czech functionalist design from the 1930s, this tubular steel chair by Hynek Gottwald captures the confident spirit of early modernism. Its clear, mini...
Iron, Nickel
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H 42.5 in W 19 in D 22 in
Set of Six Terge Hope “Spring” Black Cantilevered Dining Chairs for Westnofa
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer
Located in Miami, FL
Six ebony stained wood slat cantilevered dining chairs with black Naugahyde cushions designed by Terje Hope for Westnofa, 1980s. Very comfortable design based on the Bauhaus / Art D...
Naugahyde, Wood
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H 32 in W 24 in D 52 in
Marcel Breuer Long Chair Chaise Longue Black Midcentury 1970s Bauhaus No. 3
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Original Marcel Breuer bent ply 'Long Chair' with black seat pad, circa 1970s, the ‘Long chair’, with its bent frame of laminated birch wood supporting the shaped timber seat and bac...
Birch
Marcel Breuer Long Chair Chaise Longue Isokon, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer, Isokon
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Statement of significance The 'Long chair', with its bent frame of laminated birch wood supporting the shaped timber seat and back, was developed soon after Marcel Breuer settled in...
Bentwood
Marcel Breuer Long Chair by Isokon, circa 1970
By Marcel Breuer, Isokon
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Marcel Breuer Long Chair By Isokon circa 1970 Marcel Breuer 'Long Chair' Birch bent ply with a Siberian Blue Bute Tweed seat pad by Isokon circa 1970, the ‘Long chair’, with its b...
Birch
Marcel Breuer Long Chair by Isokon, circa 1970
By Marcel Breuer, Isokon
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Marcel Breuer long chair by Isokon, circa 1970 Marcel Breuer 'Long Chair' Birch bent ply with a Siberian Blue Bute Tweed seat pad by Isokon circa 1970, the ‘Long chair’, with its ...
Birch
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H 32 in W 24 in D 52 in
Marcel Breuer Long Chair Chaise Lounge by Isokon, circa 1970 Bauhaus Midcentury
By Marcel Breuer, Isokon
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Marcel Breuer long chair chaise lounge by Isokon, circa 1970 Bauhaus Marcel Breuer 'Long Chair' ebonized bent ply with black leather seat pad by Isokon circa 1970s, the ‘Long chai...
Bentwood, Leather
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H 32 in W 24 in D 52 in
Marcel Breuer Long Chair Chaise Lounge by Isokon, circa 1970 Bauhaus Midcentury
By Marcel Breuer, Isokon
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Marcel Breuer long chair chaise Lounge by Isokon, circa 1970 Bauhaus Marcel Breuer 'Long Chair' ebonized bent ply with black leather seat pad by Isokon circa 1970s, the ‘Long chai...
Leather, Bentwood
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H 32 in W 24 in D 52 in
Marcel Breuer Long Chair Chaise Lounge Attr. to Isokon, c 1970 Bauhaus Midcent
By Marcel Breuer, Isokon
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Marcel Breuer long chair chaise lounge attributed to Isokon, circa 1970 Bauhaus Marcel Breuer 'Long Chair' ebonized bent ply with black leather seat pad by Isokon circa 1970s, the...
Leather, Bentwood
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H 32 in W 24 in D 52 in
Marcel Breuer Long Chair Chaise Lounge Attr. to Isokon, c 1970 Bauhaus Midcent
By Marcel Breuer, Isokon
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Marcel Breuer long chair chaise lounge attributed to Isokon, circa 1970 Bauhaus Marcel Breuer 'Long Chair' ebonized bent ply with black leather seat pad by Isokon circa 1970s, the ‘...
Leather, Bentwood
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H 32 in W 52 in D 24 in
Marcel Breuer Long Chair in Icelandic Long Haired Sheepskin by Isokon circa 1970
By Isokon, Marcel Breuer
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
From 1922, Breuer designed innovative wood-slat furniture and from 1925 also metal furniture beginning with his now iconic ‘B3’ (known as the ‘Wassily chair’ from the 1960s), the fir...
Sheepskin, Birch
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H 32 in W 52 in D 24 in
Marcel Breuer Long Chair in Icelandic Long Haired Sheepskin by Isokon circa 1970
By Isokon, Marcel Breuer
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
From 1922, Breuer designed innovative wood-slat furniture and from 1925 also metal furniture beginning with his now iconic ‘B3’ (known as the ‘Wassily chair’ from the 1960s), the fir...
Sheepskin, Birch
Marcel Breuer Long Chair Chaise Longue, Mid-Century, 1970s Bauhaus
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Statement of significance The 'Long chair', with its bent frame of laminated birch wood supporting the shaped timber seat and back, was developed soon after Marcel Breuer settled in...
Marcel Breuer Long Chair Chaise Longue, Mid-Century, 1970s, Bauhaus
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Statement of significance The 'Long chair', with its bent frame of laminated birch wood supporting the shaped timber seat and back, was developed soon after Marcel Breuer settled in...
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and yellow velvet sectional sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 25.25” H x 98” W x 98” D Seat Height: 17”
Velvet, Rattan
$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
$10,800
H 20.28 in W 76.78 in D 29.93 in
Guillerme & Chambron Daybed or Bench with Side Table in Oak and Fabric
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, daybed bench, oak, fabric, France, 1960s. This low bench or daybed shows the admirable, characteristic details of the French designer duo Guillerme and Chambr...
Fabric, Oak
$116,668 / item
H 33.86 in W 98.43 in D 35.44 in
Modern Daybed by Rick Owens, Burnt Plywood, Limited Edition, France
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Daybed by Rick Owens Signed And Numbered Limited Edition Of 8 Pieces Dimensions: D 90 x W 250 x H 86 cm. Materials: Burnt and painted plywood. Rick Owens is a California-born fashi...
Plywood
Naeko Chandeliers by Kazuide Takahama
By Sirrah, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Naeko Chandelier by Kazuide Takahama for Sirrah. Designed in Japan circa 1970s. This light features a white silk fabric which is supported by brass clips and pearl press studs. Wired...
Metal, Brass
$110,835
H 29.53 in W 74.81 in D 27.56 in
Arne Jacobsen Sofa Produced by Cabinetmaker Otto Meyer in Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Unique freestanding sofa designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by cabinetmaker Otto Meyer in Denmark. Provenance: Publisher Fergo, hence by descent in the family. The sofa was des...
Brass
Lounge Chair in Metal and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare lounge chair / flag halyard chair designed by Hans Wegner Produced by GETAMA in Denmark Metal, flagline, sheepskin, cushion 1960s Good vintage condition, with signs of usage...
Sheepskin
$79,650
H 30.32 in W 84.85 in D 18.12 in
Charlotte Perriand CP-BAHUT-4 Cabinet / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Zürich, CH
The relationship between the partitions ensures a balanced composition. The careful alignment and proportions create an equilibrium, giving a sense of coherent design. It is a one-of...
Enamel, Steel
$67,667
H 29.53 in W 141.74 in D 159.85 in
Environ Zero sofa by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol International, Italy, 1970's
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Environ Zero sofa by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol International, Italy, 1970's. Newly Restored and upholstered in Italy.
Fabric
$54,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 27 in W 21 in D 31 in
Pierre Jeanneret Low Armless Lounge Chairs 'Kangaroo'
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A really terrific pair of rare low lounge chairs in teak and Indian Sissoo wood. A true matched pair as indicated by the numbered designation on the rear of the seat-backs. In b...
Teak
Morphogen Double Lounging Sofa by John Brevard
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Experience luxury with this contemporary, handmade Italian double lounging sofa by John Brevard. Custom-made to order, each piece can be tailored in various finishes and sizes with...
Sheepskin
$48,000
H 23.63 in W 60.24 in D 30.32 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-59-B Bench Seat / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Here the silhouette is strong. It is presented through the outline and shape of the piece. The sofa is a one-of-a-kind piece - unique and outstanding, it holds a museum exhibit quali...
Cane, Wood
On Hold|$34,500
H 36.75 in W 18 in D 18 in
Rare Walnut Copper and Parchment Side Chair by Carlo Bugatti.
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare carved walnut side chair by Carlo Bugatti upholstered with parchment and inlaid with pewter details and mounted with hammered copper decoration. Beauty & Mischief: The Desig...
Walnut
$277,000
H 27.96 in W 92.13 in D 42.52 in
Charlotte Perriand Forme Libre Table / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Paris 1957
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Zürich, CH
Sculptural qualities define this object. A vivid dynamic between the different volumes and surfaces, showing different qualities from different angles. Its expressive form offers a c...
Mahogany
$110,835
H 27.96 in W 56.7 in D 29.14 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Elizabeth Sofa by Christensen & Larsen in Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa model U56 / Elizabeth designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by Christensen & Larsen in Denmark. Queen Elizabeth II purchased a pair of easy chairs in 1958 and since th...
Leather, Rosewood
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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