Teal & brown fabric 1950s highback armchair by Sala & Madini for Galimberti
By Emilia Sala and Giorgio Madini, Fratelli Galimberti Cantù
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This sculptural highback armchair was designed by Emilio Sala and Giorgio Madini in the 1950s for the fratelli Galimberti furniture factory. The armchair has been completely reuphols...
Fabric, Wool, Wood
The Flamenco
Located in Missouri, MO
The room itself is a tour de force of English interior painting: a crystal chandelier catches the diffused afternoon light filtering through gauze curtains; a gateleg table set with ...
Canvas, Oil
Teal Wingback Armchair, Northern Europe, circa 1910
Located in Chorzów, PL
A wing, fireside armchair comes from Northern Europe. Year of origin around 1910. Very good condition. The armchair has been professionally renovated and upholstered in a new turquoi...
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Style Armchairs in Teal
Located in North York, ON
These Mid-Century Modern armchairs are truly a dream. Carrocel originals, they are in great shape with just a bit of wear consistent with age and use. The upholstery is a gorgeous te...
Nickel
Beige & Teal George III Style Leather Snakeskin Wing Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
George III style beige leather wing chair of typical shape and mid sized proportions with pepper box arms set above square front legs and slightly outswept back legs. Upholstered in...
Leather
Pair of 1940's High Back WIng Chairs in Teal
Located in New York, NY
Stylized wing chairs with high back design.
Upholstered in wool/silk teal sharkskin
fabric. Has antique brass studs, and
ebonized walnut legs with brass
...
Sold
H 44 in W 30 in D 25 in
Stylish Chic Pair of Beige & Teal George III Style Leather Snakeskin Wing Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A pair of beautiful George III style beige leather wing arm chairs of typical shape and mid sized proportions with pepper box arms set above square front legs and slightly outswept b...
Leather
Sold
H 38.59 in W 27.17 in D 31.5 in
Carl-Gustav Hiort Af Ornäs Wingback Armchair in Teal Velvet, Finland, 1952
By Puunveisto OY, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in The Hague, NL
With its outward pointing curved legs, this sumptuous wingback chair offers a striking silhouette from all angles.
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
French Teal Linen Wingback Chair
Located in New York, NY
Wingback Chair with Painted Frame and Teal Linen Upholstery
Wood, Linen
George III Style Teal High Wingback Armchair
Located in London, GB
The high arched-back with out-swept arms above a dished seat raised on canted mahogany legs joined by "H" stretchers. Fully re-upholstered.
Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Stool in Floral Tapestry Fabric, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Prague, New Town
Art Deco stool, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody Brno in former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Recently reupholstered in floral tapestry fabric. Dimensions: Heig...
Fabric, Tapestry, Wood
$5,500
H 21.66 in W 29.14 in
Olof Arborelius Ships in Moonlight Italian Coastal Scene
By Olof Arborelius
Located in Stockholm, SE
This moonlit harbor scene is painted with remarkable spontaneity and freedom. A dark sailing vessel rises against a glowing path of reflected moonlight, while the surrounding boats, ...
Canvas, Oil
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$85,226Sale Price|20% Off
H 44 in W 47 in D 2 in
The Golden Apple - British RSA exh art female portrait oil painting peacock bird
By Robert Hope
Located in Hagley, England
This sumptuous Scottish oil painting is by noted artist Robert Hope. It was most recently part of the Paisley Art Institute Collection, formerly held by the Paisley Museum and Art Ga...
Oil
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$22,435Sale Price|20% Off
H 57.49 in W 47.64 in
Portrait Noblewoman Kneller 17/18th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master Art
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Godfrey Kneller (Lübeck 1646 – London 1723) Portrait of an English noblewoman, presumably Mary Capel, Countess of Essex (1679–1726) Oil on canvas 128 x 104 cm. In frame 146 x...
Oil
$2,916
H 29.93 in W 36.82 in
Venetian painter - 19th century Venetian lagoon scene - Bathers on boat
Located in Varmo, IT
Venetian painter (19th century) - Bathers on the Lagoon. 65 x 83 cm (without frame) - 76 x 93.5 cm (with frame). Oil on canvas, in carved and gilded wooden frame (not signed). The...
Canvas, Oil
$12,044
H 25.25 in W 35.25 in D 2.5 in
19th Century oil painting of The Grand Canal Venice towards St Marks Square
By Alfred Pollentine
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Alfred Pollentine British, (1844-1910) The Grand Canal looking towards St Marks Square & the Doge’s Palace, Venice Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 19.25 inches x 29.25 inches Size...
Canvas, Oil
$5,500
H 27.56 in W 34.26 in D 33.47 in
Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair with Velour Upholstery, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish lounge chair is an early example of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design as well as outstanding craftsmanship with a quality that honours the materials and th...
Velvet, Wood
$13,415 / 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
$67,607
H 46 in W 59 in
A British Man O’War in distress on a rocky coast in a storm
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Johann c. van der Hagen (1676-c.1745) A British Man O’War in distress on a rocky coast in a storm Signed 'J. vanderhagen' lower right Oil on canvas Canvas size - 38 1/2 x 51 in Frame...
Oil
$5,456 / set
H 3.55 in W 12.6 in D 6.11 in
20thC Solid Silver Novelty Five-Piece 'Gardening' Condiment Set, Garrard c.1994
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A wonderful 20th Century English novelty solid silver five-piece 'gardening' cruet set. Comprising of a pepper modelled as a watering can, a mustard pot modelled as a flower pot with...
Silver
$2,500
H 50 in W 40 in
Jayne Mansfield with Seagrams Dogs (Limited Edition of 10, No 4-5) - 40"x50"
By Barry Kramer
Located in New York, NY
Shot by Barry Kramer (1921- 1984), one of the most prolific photographers of his time, captures the essence of 1950's Hollywood movie star, Jane Mansfield with "Seagram's Dogs. It w...
Archival Pigment
$4,780
H 32.5 in W 27.5 in D 3 in
A Surprise, Mid-19th-Century German Genre Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This exquisite mid-19th-century genre painting by German artist Pancrasz Körle (1823-1875) captures a moment of theatrical anticipation within a lavish Rococo interior. Titled 'A Sur...
Canvas, Oil
$10,499
H 26.78 in W 31.89 in D 31.89 in
1930s Danish modern Easy Chair reupholstered in Premium beige Mohair
By Viggo Boesen
Located in København K, 84
1930s Danish modern easy chair reupholstered in exquisite premium beige mohair and nut brown stained beech legs. A very elegant piece executed by skilled danish cabinet maker with ...
Mohair
Kolma Extra Large Lowboard by Pastform
Located in Geneve, CH
Kolma Extra Large Lowboard by Pastform Dimensions: D 42,5 x W 200 x H 46 cm. Materials: Stained and varnished wood. The furniture in the picture is made in Classy/Natura color. Avai...
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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