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Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, 1937
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, patinated wood and burgundy velvet seat, Italy
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Giancarlo Piretti Alky Lounge Chair in Yellow Fabric for Anonima Castelli
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Alky lounge chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti in the sixties for Anonima Castelli, Italy
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Design Classic - Gio Ponti, Superleggera Chair for Cassina, 1960s
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Renens, CH
The “699 Superleggera” chair is an iconic design created by the renowned Italian architect and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Ash

Mid Century Modern Plycraft Mulhauser Mr Chair and Ottoman
By George Mulhauser
Located in Tulsa, OK
Iconic Plycraft George Mulhauser Mr chair and ottoman. Above average condition and structurally
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Gio Ponti, Leggera Chair for Cassina, 1970s – Set of six
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Renens, CH
The 646 Leggera chair is an iconic design created by the renowned Italian architect and designer
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Franco Albini, Luisella Chair for Poggi, Italy 1950s, model SD9
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Poggi
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Luisa and Luisella chairs have become icons of Italian mid-century design. The frame is in beautiful
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of 7 Brown Gerd Lange Nova Chairs for Atelier International with Chrome Base
By Atelier International
Located in Chicago, IL
for production in the US. This chair is an iconic and sought after mid-century design. Hard to find
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1960 Thonet Bentwood Side Chair
By Thonet
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
A classic Thonet bentwood side chair showcasing the iconic curves and craftsmanship that define
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Vintage Coastal Henry Link Pretzel Rattan Chairs - Set of 4
By Henry Link
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Vintage Coastal Henry Link Pretzel Rattan Chairs are iconic pieces of furniture that capture
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Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Set of Six Eugenio Gerli S82 Chairs by Tecno, label
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
authenticity as icons of mid-century modern design.Each chair in this set rests on a solid wooden frame, which
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” Chairs for Bernini, 1993, Set of 6
By Gaetano Pesce, Bernini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” chairs for Bernini, epoxy resin, stainless steel, gum, 1993, set of
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Resin, Plastic

Set of 4 Costes Philippe Starck chairs, Driade, Aleph, 1980s, France, 80s
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 4 iconic Costes chairs by French designer Philippe Starck. Created by Driade Aleph in the
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Vintage 1980s French Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mod Wicker High Back Dome Top Chair c. 1970 s
Located in New York, NY
variation of the iconic Emmanuelle chair. Total H 71 x Arm H 28 x Seat H 15.5 x D 22 x W 22 inches.
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Bohemian Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Sylvie Chair in Coal Black Shagreen 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Shagreen Stingray

Sylvie Chair in Coal Black Shagreen 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Shagreen Stingray

Italy Ghidini 1961 Set 6 Brass Dining Chairs Contemporary Design
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Brescia, IT
The design of this iconic Ghidini 1961 chair was inspired by the Californian coastline. Blending
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of "Garden Egg" Epoxy Chairs by Peter Ghyczy
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Chicago, IL
halted in 1975 yet the chair became an iconic 'East' German product, due to its popularity in trade shows
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Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Epoxy Resin

Saarinen for Knoll Executive Chair in Vibrant Red Upholstery c. 1970 s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Saarinen Executive chair in unusual red upholstery, on bright metal legs. This example is in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

40/4 Chairs by David Rowland — Red and Brown, Vintage 1970s, OF USA
By Office Furniture Systems, David Rowland
Located in Dronten, NL
An opportunity to own a piece of modern design history: the iconic 40/4 chair by David Rowland
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell 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

Brass

Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell 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

Brass

Pentagon Group Casino Model ‘D8’ Black Chairs, Germany, 1987
By Pentagon Group
Located in Antwerp, BE
, made of steel and vinyl. German avant-garde design of the 1980s. These iconic 'd8' zigzag-shaped chairs
Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mario Marenco Walnut Sapporo Dining Chairs for Mobilgirgi, 1970s, Set of 10
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Vicenza, IT
Scarpa's iconic "Africa" chairs, the exquisite walnut briar construction is complemented by luxe black
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Eero Saarinen Executive Chair for Knoll, Reupholstered in Yellow Wool Felt
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in München, Bavaria
, Seat height) Iconic Executive Chair designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International in 1950
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Italy Ghidini 1961 Set 6 Brass Dining Chairs Contemporary Design
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Brescia, IT
The design of this iconic Ghidini 1961 chair was inspired by the Californian coastline. Blending
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mackintosh Style Pair Italian Black Lacquered Wood Chairs Red Velvet Upholstery
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Prato, Tuscany
historical information to ensure the authenticity and quality of our items. Iconic pair of Italian chairs
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Late 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

A-Chair in Graphite by Xavier Pauchard Tolix, US
Located in Shakopee, MN
in our workshop, just as with all of our furniture, the A-chair remains an icon in today’s design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Of Vintage Selene Chairs By Vico Magistretti For Artemide, 1960s/1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Bristol, GB
MID CENTURY ITALIAN STACKING DINING CHAIRS An iconic design by well-renowned Italian architect
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Fiberglass

Pair of Vintage 1970s Wassily Style Chocolate Brown Leather Chrome Arm Chairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
has become an icon of modern furniture. Each chair features a polished tubular chrome frame with
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Late 20th Century South Korean Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pentagon Group Casino Model ‘d8’ Red Chairs, Germany, 1987
By Pentagon Group
Located in Antwerp, BE
, made of steel and vinyl. German avant-garde design of the 1980s. These iconic 'd8' zigzag-shaped chairs
Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Brazilian Modern "Curva" Chair in Rosewood Caning, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
designed by Joaquim tenreiro.  The iconic Curva chair has been featured in countless vintage and
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Cane

Mies Van Der Rohe B42 Rattan Easy Chair, circa 1960
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
appeal of Mies van der Rohe's iconic designs. _____ MR10 chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Scarpa Chair 925 in Mocca Stained Ash Frame by Afra and Tobias Scarpa
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Scarper Chair 925 by Afra and Tobias Scarpa 1965 The iconic 925 Scarpa Lounge Chair is a
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist “Adam” Easy Chair for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Utrecht, NL
design vision, and thanks to her uncompromising attitude, “Adam” easy chairs have become iconic
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 6 Bertoia Wire Side Chair with Upholstered Shell for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Oceanside, US
Set of 6 Harry Bertoia Side Chairs for Knoll, USA, Late 1960s–1970s A set of six iconic Side
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wire

Italian Design Classic Gio Ponti, Leggera Chair for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Renens, CH
The 646 Leggera chair is an iconic design created by the renowned Italian architect and designer
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Danish Lounge Chair The Airport Chair by Hans Wegner, 1950’s
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
This iconic Danish lounge chair, designed by Hans Wegner in 1958 for AP Stolen is known as the
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, Black Leather, 1937
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
. A timeless design informed by exceptional constructive complexity, the iconic "Barrel" chair was
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

IKEA ‘Vilbert’ Chair by Verner Panton, 1993, Post-Modern
By Verner Panton
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
, Verner Panton’s iconic ‘Vilbert’ Chair is the epitome of Post-Modernity. Initially 3000 to 4000 Vilbert
Category

1990s Swedish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

"Eva" Dining Chair in Teak, Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet, Denmark, c. 1970s
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an iconic "Eva" dining chair, designed by Niels Koefoed for Koefoed Hornslet, crafted
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 4 Vintage green Model A Chairs from Tolix, France, 1950s
By Tolix, Xavier Pauchard
Located in Meulebeke, BE
by Xavier Pauchard. This set of iconic stackable metal chairs had beautiful patina on the metal. The
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Vintage 1950s French Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

Le Jeune Upholstery Ella Slipper Chair Floor Sample in Ivory
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jeune Upholstery Ella Slipper Chair Floor Sample in Ivory Offered for sale is a floor model
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Linen, Fabric, Hardwood

Charles and Ray Eames LCM Chair w/ Mongolian Lamb Wool , c. 2010
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Iconic LCM lounge chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Unique edition as it has been
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Mid-Century Modern Copacabana Chair by Mathieu Matégot, 1954
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Paris, FR
A rare collectible vintage lounge Copacabana chair by iconic French designer Mathieu Matégot
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early set Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR10 cantilever chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two iconic MR10 cantilever chairs . Design by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Chrome tube frame ,comes
Category

Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mandarin Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll (up to 30)
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Iconic Postmodern Mandarin chairs designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll in amazing period Uphostery
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive/Dining Chairs Up to 10
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are these Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs. With black / charcoal
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early Elettra Chair by Studio BBPR for Arflex, Italy, 1950s
By Arflex, Studio BBPR
Located in Berlin, DE
Iconic Elettra chair by Studio BBPR for Arflex with a black metal tubular base which is intersected
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian midCentury leather steel chairs Vladimir Tatlin Nikol International 1950
By Vladimir Tatlin
Located in MIlano, IT
International, from 1950s. Set of four iconic Tatlin chairs with armrests and chromed tubular steel structure
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ilmari Tapiovaara Domus Lounge Chair
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in New York, NY
iconic "Domus" design. The chair bears no maker’s marks. Please note, the seat has been replaced with an
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Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Model 811 Side Chair, Josef Frank, Stendig w/ Original Cane, Poland, c. 1960s
By Josef Frank
Located in Deland, FL
backrest and seat are structurally sound and weight bearing. This now iconic Model 811 side chair is
Category

Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane

FK6725 Bird Tulip Chair Green by Fabricius Kastholm Knoll 1990s
By Walter Knoll, Jørgen Kastholm Preben Fabricius
Located in Aachen, NW
used as conference chairs or office chairs. The chairs are iconic timeless pieces and are very
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1990s German Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Fritz Hansen Canada Chair
By Christian E. Hansen
Located in London, GB
Designed by Christian E. Hansen in the 1940s, the son of Fritz Hansen iconic Danish cabinet maker
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pink Ribbon Chair by Nika Zupanc, Made in Italy
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
essential icon. The ribbon chair is an object whose identity expresses feeling and empathy selecting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Contemporary Classic Terracota Counter Chair Miami Soft Upholstery and Brass
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
The iconic Miami counter chair combines clean lines with soft upholstery resulting in an effortless
Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” Chairs for Bernini, 1993, Set of 2
By Gaetano Pesce, Bernini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” chairs for Bernini, epoxy resin, stainless steel, gum, 1993, set of
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Resin, Plastic

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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
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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, 2023
    Some 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.