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1970s Reupholstered Henredon Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Henredon
Located in Medina, OH
Mid-Century Modern sculptural dining chairs by Henredon. Chairs feature floating frames in their
Category

Antique 1870s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Erik Buck Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Erik Buch, O.D. Møbler A-S
Located in Berkeley, CA
This set of four Erik Buck Model 49 dining chairs will be a wonderful addition to any modern dining
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Set of Four French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is a stylish set of Danish inspired modern teak dining chairs. The seat cushions are
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Vintage Henredon Purple Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Henredon
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 8 elegant dining chairs by Henredon. Consisting of two arm and four side chairs. Chairs
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set Four Rare Edward Wormley Mahogany Upholstered Side Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare set of four Edward Wormley for Dunbar winged back support side chairs with floating seats
Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Milo Baughman Styled Chrome Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of chrome framed chairs with wheels, floating upholstered backs and bottom cushions in the
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Roche Bobois Origami Wooden Carver Dining Chairs, Set of 2
By Roche Bobois
Located in Basildon, London
materiality and give the effect of floating above the chairs. These chairs will add a touch of modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Acrylic, Hardwood

Four Rare Edward Wormley Mahogany Upholstered Wing Back Dining Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare set of four Edward Wormley for Dunbar winged back support side chairs with floating seats
Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Bentwood, Upholstery

Set of Four Teak Dining Chairs, Attributed to Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Miami, FL
Rare and early set of Mid-Century teak dining chairs with floating seats and curved backrests
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 8 Erik Buch Teak Danish Modern Dining Chairs
By Erik Buch, Oddense Maskinsnedkeri
Located in Fulton, CA
Maskinsnedkeri labels. Stamped "Made in Denmark". Floating seat arm chairs measure 31.13"H 23.63"W 19"D. Seat
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Teak

Set of Ten Upholstered Teak Dining Chairs by Erik Buch
By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of ten Model 49 dining chairs by Erik Buck for OD Maskinsnedkeri. Each chair has a floating
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

1960s Erik Buch Set of Eight Model 49 Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight model 49 dining chairs in rosewood with floating seat designed by Erik Buch for
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Set of Six Italian Dining Chairs with Carved Legs, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, F.P. Fratelli Proserpio 1
Located in London, GB
of architectural or Industrial Design with warm handcrafted wood. The chairs have floating backs of
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Finn Juhl Set of 6 Dining Chairs 2 Arm/ 4 Side
By Finn Juhl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 6 Finn Juhl Solid teak dining chairs, 2 Arm and 4 armless floating chairs. Solid teak frames
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Set of Six Erik Buck Model 49 Dining Chairs in Rosewood
By Erik Buch, O.D. Møbler A-S
Located in Berkeley, CA
floating seats. Solid joinery and attention to detail throughout. Chairs wear their original rosy pink wool
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Wool

1960s Erik Buch Model 49 Rosewood Dining Chair for Odense Maskinsnedkeri
By Erik Buch, Odense Maskinsnedkeri
Located in Knebel, DK
Four dining chairs in rosewood with green floating seat designed by Erik Buch for Odense
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

1960s Erik Buch Model 49 Oak Dining Chair for Odense Maskinsnedkeri
By Erik Buch, Odense Maskinsnedkeri
Located in Knebel, DK
Dining chairs in oak with floating seat designed by Erik Buch for Odense Maskinsnedkeri. The
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of Five Erik Buck Model 310 Dining Chairs in Teak
By Erik Buch
Located in Berkeley, CA
This set of five Erik Buck Model 310 dining chairs will be a wonderful addition to any modern
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Wool

Tubular Chrome Dining Chairs by Willy Rizzo for Cidue, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Antwerp, BE
will age truly great. The chairs have a nice floating appearance giving them a very light and high
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
backrests featuring brass ball spacers for a floating effect. The chairs showcase his hallmark blend of
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Six Mid-Century Walnut and Rattan Dining Chairs, circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of six dining chairs with floating rattan high back seats on dark walnut frames, circa 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Mid Century Set of Ten Henredon Sculptural Dining Chairs in Oak
By Henredon
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale is a stunning set of Mid-Century Modern sculptural dining chairs by the esteemed
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Four Erik Buck Dining Chairs in Teak and Black Vinyl
By Erik Buch, O.D. Møbler A-S
Located in Berkeley, CA
. Crafted by O.D. Møbler in solid teak, these comfortable chairs boast padded backrests and floating seats
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Erik Buch Set of Four Restored Tanned Oak Dining Chairs Inc, Re-Upholstery
By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four restored and refinished dining chairs in tanned oak with floating seats designed by
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 6 Midcentury Dining Chairs created by Louis Van Teeffelen for Wébé
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Doornspijk, NL
chairs. The seemingly floating seats are one of their original details, just like the handle grips hidden
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of Danish Modern Erik Buch for O.D. Møbler Teak Dining Chairs
By Erik Buch, O.D. Møbler A-S
Located in Wilmington, DE
two teak side chairs with elegant lines and floating seats with velvet-type upholstery. They're in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Ten Mid-Century Cantilever Dining Chairs by Mariani for Pace Collection
By Pace Collection
Located in New York, NY
chair a floating look for added style. These would easily mix into any rooms decor. They have been
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

1960s Erik Buch Set of Six Model 49 Teak Dining Chairs for Odense Maskinsnedkeri
By Erik Buch, Odense Maskinsnedkeri
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six dining chairs in teak with floating seat designed by Erik Buch for Odense Maskinsnedkeri
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of 4 Erik Buch Model-49 Teak Dining Chairs for Odense Maskinsnedkeri, 1960s
By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of four dining chairs in teak with floating seat designed by Erik Buch for Oddense
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Set of 8 Chrome Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an orange velvet pair of chrome floating dining chairs by Milo Baughman
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Danish Modern Erik Buch for O.D. Mobler Teak Dining Chairs
By Erik Buch, O.D. Møbler A-S
Located in Wilmington, DE
. These chairs have elegant lines and 'floating' seats with teak bases and upholstered seats/backs. They
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Erik Buch 1960s Set of Six Danish Teak Dining Chairs in Leather and Rosewood
By Erik Buch
Located in Bridgeport, CT
experience and solid construction; and Erik Buch chairs such as this floating seat design are becoming
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Set of Eight Danish Mid Century Erik Buch for O.D. Møbler Dining Chairs
By Erik Buch, O.D. Møbler A-S
Located in Shippensburg, PA
chair backs over floating seats. Each retains an early oatmeal woven covering, though it should be
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Leather swivel chair by Jørgen Kastholm Preben Fabricius
By Preben Fabricius, Jørgen Kastholm
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swivel arm chair with 'floating' back and seat by Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius on signature
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Beautiful Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Erik Buch Model 49 50 Teak Dining Chairs
By Erik Buch
Located in Las Vegas, NV
crafted modern teak dining chairs. This rare set of classic Danish chairs feature a curved “floating” seat
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Milo Baughman - Floating Arm Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in San Francisco, CA
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. 1970s arm chair with original upholstery. Features a "floating
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-A Set of 12 Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
. The chairs have a floating backseat which is connected to the armrests. The structure is supported by
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Set of Ten Danish Mid-Century Dining Chairs, Model 49 by Erik Buch for OD Mobler
By Erik Buch, O.D. Møbler A-S
Located in Shippensburg, PA
chairs with curved and canted chair backs over floating seats. Each retains an early leatherette, this
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Finn Juhl, a Pair of NV 53 Armchairs from Niels Vodder
By Finn Juhl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Finn Juhl NV53 easy chairs in teak with floating armrests, mounted with brass fittings. Re
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 8 Mies Van Der Rohe Flat Bar BRNO Chairs for Koll w Floral Animal Fabric
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
black animal print. The creative genius of Van der Rohe gives these chairs an appearance of floating in
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Milo Baughman Barrel Back Armchairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Luxurious aqua green suede clad armchairs by Milo Baughman with floating chair on chrome base.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Sophisticated Modernist White Channel-Back Armchair by Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
body of the chair giving a "floating" appearance. The railed frame wraps around the rear of the chair
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome and Bouclé Cube Lounges, a Pair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Raleigh, NC
create the illusion of floating within the chrome. We reupholstered the chairs in a neutral bouclé to
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Finn Juhl NV53 for Niels Vodder
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Finn Juhl NV-53 easy chairs. Teak frames and floating arms on brass fittings
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Floting Italian leather sofa
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Experience luxury and style with our Italian floating chair, featuring a sleek chrome frame and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Finn Juhl, a Pair of NV 53 Armchairs from Niels Vodder
By Finn Juhl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Finn Juhl NV53 easy chairs with floating armrests, mounted with brass fittings. Re
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Vintage Italian Floating Arm chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage Italian floating arm chairs. Grey velvet with ivory piping. Light mahogany legs
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Georgian Irish Chesterfield Brown Leather Wingback Armchairs Carved Legs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
feel with fully aniline leather. The frames are quite interesting on these chairs, its walnut and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair Danish Inspired Teak Floating Back Arm Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of inspired design teak wood arm chairs with box cushioned seat and floating panel back
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Linen

Set of 4 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Solid Rosewood "Z" Armchairs 1960s Vintage
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
refinement that elevates the already iconic silhouette. The chairs feature Kristiansen’s signature floating
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

A French Walnut Floating-Arm Library Chair, C. 1860.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The chair presents an S-shaped back with straight crest rail, open arms supported by curving
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Floating Easy Chair by Otto Schulz Attributed , Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Utrecht, NL
floating back designs as seen here, preventing the chair from looking heavy. Danish modern furniture
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Jean Prouve Compass school desk for Ateliers Jean Prouve
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
which support the top and a tubular frame where 2 small chairs rest on. Very nice floating desk from the
Category

Vintage 1950s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Milo Baughman Floating Chair with a Chrome Frame and Tufted Seat
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic floating chair in a chrome base designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The chair
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Ten Authentic Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Arm Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Manhasset, NY
Ten authentic Pierre Jeanneret floating back arm chairs, Mid-Century Modern Each with
Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Cane, Wood

Floating Easy Chair in Sheepskin by Otto Schulz attr. , Sweden 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Utrecht, NL
This distinct mid-century easy chair features multiple special characteristics, from its floating
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Chairs, Teak, Cane
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Chairs, Teak, Cane, PJ-SI-28-A, 1950s These chairs have been lightly
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

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Floating Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of floating chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and metal, all floating chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 113 antique and vintage floating chairs in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Floating chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Floating chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some floating chairs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller floating chairs, measuring 17.72 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Floating chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Milo Baughman, Jens Risom and Pierre Jeanneret are consistently popular.

How Much are Floating Chairs?

Prices for floating chairs start at $1 and top out at $63,000 with the average selling for $4,587.

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.

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