Knoll Sling Chair
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
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Aluminum
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s European Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Metal
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1940s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Iron
2010s American Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Steel
2010s American Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Steel
Late 20th Century American Campaign Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Steel, Aluminum
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Patio and Garden Furniture
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Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
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Knoll Sling Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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Finding the Right Seating for You
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.
- What is a sling back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A sling chair is usually made up of a framework connected by ropes or fabric hanging between the poles or frame. This design results in a structure quite similar to a sling stretcher.
- What is a sling lounge chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A sling lounge chair is a chair formed of metal or wooden frame to which a piece of flexible material is loosely fitted. It is used to relax while the sitter remains engaged in an activity such as reading a book or having a conversation. Find a variety of vintage and antique sling lounge chairs on 1stDibs.
- Are sling chairs comfortable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Whether sling chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people like how the leather or fabric sling found on this type of chair cradles them while they sit for long periods. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of sling chairs.
- What is a Parker Knoll chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A Parker Knoll chair is designed by the British furniture manufacturing company Parker Knoll. These chairs are considered to be luxurious — they are handmade in the company’s Nottinghamshire factory from high-quality wood and feature plush upholstery in leather as well as in a variety of fabrics. Find Parker Knoll chairs on 1stDibs.
- Where are Knoll chairs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Knoll maintains manufacturing plants in the United States, Canada, and Italy. Countless designers have worked for Knoll over the years to create exquisite furniture that’s beloved by collectors worldwide. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary Knoll chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024What Florence Knoll called the Womb chair after it was created is unknown. However, its creator Eero Saarinen stated that Knoll inspired him to make the piece by asking him to design the most comfortable chair ever, saying specifically that she wanted something that felt like "a basket full of pillows." Presented with the challenge, Saarinen went primal. What, the designer figured, better signifies the very essence of comfort than the womb? "It was designed on the theory that a great number of people have never really felt comfortable and secure since they left the womb,” the designer said of his chair. Find a selection of vintage Womb chairs on 1stDibs.
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