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Set of 2, Tria Simple Oak, Ral Color Seat and/or Legs by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
: tria; 3 legs, with cussion, black, gold, simple, stool, upholstered,
Our iconic chair designed by
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Set of 4, Tria Simple Oak, RAL Color Seat and/or Legs by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
: Tria; 3 Legs, with Cussion, Black, Gold, Simple, Stool, Upholstered
Our iconic chair designed by
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Tria Simple Oak by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
, Simple, Stool, Upholstered
Our iconic chair designed by German duo Lorenz + Kaz. Tria is a table chair
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
$664 / item
Tria Simple Oak, Painted Black by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
iconic chair designed by German duo Lorenz + Kaz. Tria is a table chair, at the same time many people
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Warren Platner Chrome Rod Lounge Chair, Red
By Warren Platner
Located in Napa, CA
Warren Platner Chrome Rod Lounge Chair in Red Wool for Knoll — Mid-Century Modern Icon
An
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Red Jørgen Rasmussen Kevi Desk Chair
By Jørgen Rasmussen
Located in Dronten, NL
A design icon, the Kevi task chair offers adjustable height, adjustable angle back and adjustable
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$850 / item
Mid Century Modern Orange Vintage Dining Chairs Charles Ray Eames Chairs 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
.
A fantastic iconic stackable chair.
The dining chair model name is Model DSS - N designed by Ray and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Malaina Fibreglass Chair by Rodolfo Bonetto for Driade
By Rodolfo Bonetto
Located in London, GB
Iconic Malaina fibreglass chair designed by celebrated Italian designer Rodolfo Bonetto for Driade
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Vintage Coastal Target Back Rattan Chair
By McGuire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your coastal or bohemian interior with this striking vintage rattan side chair, featuring
Category
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Balloon Chair by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
noir powder coated steel, Solid teak oiled armrest.
Weight: 7 kg
The iconic Balloon lounge chair
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,349 / item
"Urania" Chair by BBPR for Arflex. Italy, 1950s
By Arflex, Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
"Urania" chair by BBPR for Arflex.
Iconic 50s chair featuring white metal frame and pied de poule
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Lounge Chair, Folke Ohlsson for DUX, Teak
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Belmont, MA
Midcentury teak lounge chair with curved back. This iconic chair was designed by Folke Ohlsson for
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Verner Panton Green Side Chairs, 1960
Located in Roma, Lazio
elegant as in its style. Very comfortable and original, the chair is an icon of that period.
Verner
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Resin
Gerrit Rietveld, Berlin Chair / Authentic
By Gerrit Rietveld Jr.
Located in Zürich, CH
design pieces offer that unusual quality.
Iconic “Berlin chair” was designed in 1923 by Gerrit
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch De Stijl Chairs
Materials
Oak
Shagreen Chair by R
Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
$6,405 / item
Franco Albini Luisa Chair For Cassina
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
home.
After various improvements, this iconic solid wood chair was launched in 1955 in the final
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$4,853 / item
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
By Gio Ponti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
An icon of chair design and of Cassina’s masterful artisan
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$2,563 / item
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
By Gio Ponti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
An icon of chair design and of Cassina’s masterful artisan
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$2,563 / item
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
By Gio Ponti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
An icon of chair design and of Cassina’s masterful artisan
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$2,563 / item
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
By Gio Ponti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
An icon of chair design and of Cassina’s masterful artisan
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$3,500 / item
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
By Gio Ponti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
An icon of chair design and of Cassina’s masterful artisan
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$2,373 / item
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
By Gio Ponti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
An icon of chair design and of Cassina’s masterful artisan
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$2,563 / item
Mart Stam B33 Chairs by Fasem
By Mart Stam
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s pair of S33 dining chairs by Mart Stam for Fasem, Italy. These iconic bauhaus chairs have
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,750 / set
Broyhill "Brasilia" Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make a bold statement with this rare set of six Broyhill “Brasilia” dining chairs, a celebrated
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Knoll Bastiano Lounge Chair by Tobia Scarpa
By Knoll, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Basildon, London
luxury furniture. This iconic lounge chair features a sleek and sophisticated design, with its curved
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Custom Made Outdoor Iron Dining Chair with Sunbrella Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Salterini style chair This iconic reproduction chair has the classic woven lattice inset seats and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Materials
Iron
Paul McCobb Designed Shovel Chair for Wichendon
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of iconic side or desk chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. Reffered to as The Shovel Chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$3,000 / set
Comme Des Garçons No.13 Chair Rei Kawakubo
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Comme des garçons no.13 chair.
Iconic CDG chair designed by Rei Kawakubo in the 80s. This piece is
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
George Nakashima Dining or Desk Chair Mira Model
By George Nakashima
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iconic Sculptural "Mira" Model Chair, made by George Nakashima Studio, American, circa 1960s. This
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Hickory, Walnut
Michael Aram Early Edition Skeleton Chair 1993
By Michael Aram
Located in Chicago, IL
Iconic skeleton chair designed by Michal Aram.
Signed Aram 93, also numbered under seat 0382
Category
1990s American Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$1,464 Sale Price
20% Off
“Les Arc” Chair Selected by Charlotte Perriand
By DalVera
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic leather and metal side chair selected by Charlotte Perriand for the Ski resort Les Arcs in
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Regency Jack Lenor Larsen Cane Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
upholstered cane chair. Showcasing exquisite cane detailing and a refined silhouette, this chair reflects the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane
Knoll Butterfly Chairs in Cognac Leather
By Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
Iconic Knoll butterfly chairs, sold individually or as a pair, suitable for interior or exterior
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,200 / item
Chiavari Italian Midcentury Chairs in Brass
By Chiavari
Located in bari, IT
Set consisting of four iconic Chiavari (chiavarine) chairs in brass from the 1950s. The seats have
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
$2,848 Sale Price / set
33% Off
Chrome Chair in the Style of the Spine Chair after André Dubreuil, circa 1990s
By André Dubreuil
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This attractive chromed version of the iconic spine chair by a follower of André Dubreuil was
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Iron
$1,120 Sale Price
53% Off
Contemporary Classic Chair Miami, Black, Brass Details
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
The iconic Miami chair combines clean lines with soft upholstery resulting in an effortless modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Memphis Milano Palace Chair by George J. Sowden
By George Sowden, Memphis Milano
Located in Toronto, ON
The solemnity and essentiality of Palace by George J. Sowden make this chair a true icon of the
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Two Early Pierre Paulin F598 "Groovy" Chair for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Two iconic early Pierre Paulin "groovy" chairs, reupholstered in a Maharam woven fabric, with new
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Iron Hoop Chair, Reilly-Wolff
Located in Riverdale, NY
Iconic Mid Century Iron Hoop Chair circa 1950's. Patinaed Wrought Iron in hoop form with foam wedge
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Comme Des Garçons No.7 Chair Rei Kawakubo
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Comme des garçons no.7 chair.
Iconic CDG chair designed by Rei Kawakubo in the 80s. This black
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
Comme Des Garçons No.8 Chair Rei Kawakubo
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Comme des garçons no.8 chair.
Iconic CDG chair designed by Rei Kawakubo in the 80s. This black
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
1960
s Eames DCM Chair by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The iconic mid-century modern DCM chair designed by Herman Miller for the Eames company is a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Richard Neutra Oak Boomerang Easy Chairs - Pair
By Richard Neutra
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of oak Richard Neutra Boomerang Easy Chairs, showcasing the iconic mid-century modern design
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
$8,450 / set
Mid Century Modern Eero Aarnio Blue Pony Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare, playful and iconic Pony Chair by designer Eero Aarnio in original blue fabric. The Pony Chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Stylish mid century Jatoba wood dining room set designed by Helge Sibast
By Arne Vodder
Located in Weesp, NL
Helge Sibast to produce a series of iconic chairs and tables that defined Danish modern aesthetics
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Wendell Castle "Castle Chair" Fiberglass Lounge Chair
By Wendell Castle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wendell Castle Red Fiberglass "Castle Chair"
red fiberglass
Iconic fiberglass chair from Wendell
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Marcel Breuer S64 Chair by Thonet, 1982
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Balen, BE
Iconic tubular steel chair model S 64, designed by Marcel Breuer for Thonet in 1928. The frame is
Category
Vintage 1980s German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel
DIP CHAIR - Modern Design in Cream Nubby Bouclé
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
DIP CHAIR - Modern Design in Cream Nubby Bouclé
Introducing our iconic Dip Chair, a modern cream
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
$10,330 / item
Child’s Size Wendell Castle Fiberglass Molar Chair
By Wendell Castle
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Uncommon child’s size version of Wendell Castle’s iconic Molar chair. Executed in fiberglass and
Category
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Mario Botta Prima Model Chair by Alias, 1982, Italy
By Mario Botta
Located in Brussels, BE
Iconic Mario Botta Prima chair by Alias, 1982, Italy.
Black and light grey enameled steel, dark
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International - 1960s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Debrecen, HU
innovative designs. Created in 1956, the Tulip chair remains an iconic piece in the history of mid-century
Category
Vintage 1960s Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Style Brass Chair
Located in Manzano, IT
investment. This chair, with its iconic design and quality materials, is a wise addition to any collection
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Brass
Philippe Starck for Kartell — Orange Eros Chair, Italy
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Voorburg, NL
Offered here is an iconic Eros Chair, designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Italy. This striking
Category
Early 2000s Italian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Carlo Santi For Zanotta Metal Chair 1970
s
By Zanotta
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
that feels both contemporary and timeless.
Designed by the iconic Italian brand Zanotta, this chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$3,200 / set
The Chair by Hans Wegner Model JH501 for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner round chair model JH501 for Johannes Hansen, Denmark. Iconic chair by the master Hans
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Mr. Chair
By George Mulhauser
Located in Malibu, CA
Iconic "Mr." Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft. Constructed of bent walnut plywood and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$4,550 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pair of Milo Baughman Chrome Frame Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of iconic Flat Bar Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, featuring a polished
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$3,800 / set
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Iconic Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of iconic chairs available for sale. Each of these unique iconic chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. There are 199 antique and vintage iconic chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 60 modern editions to choose from as well. Iconic chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Iconic chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Iconic chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Eero Aarnio, Lorenz+Kaz and Herman Miller are consistently popular.
How Much are Iconic Chairs?
Prices for iconic chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, iconic chairs begin at $10 and can go as high as $150,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,995.
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.
Questions About Iconic Chairs
- Why is the Eames chair iconic?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Eames chair is iconic due to its sleek and handsome design, making it the first lounge chair of its time to depart from more traditional, bulky styles. It is also exceptionally comfortable. This mid-century chair was designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the furniture company Herman Miller. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Eames chairs from top sellers worldwide.
- Why is the ghost chair iconic?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Louis Ghost chair is iconic for its elegant clear Lucite design, created by Phillipe Starck in 2002. It makes it exceptionally versatile to incorporate into existing decor, as well as making it an eye-catching style statement. Shop a collection of ghost chairs from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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