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Pair of Angelo Mangiarotti Armchairs, La Sorgente Dei Mobili, Italy, 1970s
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Dedar, La Sorgente Dei Mobili
Located in The Hague, NL
upholstered frame, balanced by the soft curve of the armrests. Each chair rests on four elongated, diabolo
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Linen, Upholstery, Sapele Wood
Vintage Oyster Armchair and Foot Stool
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in London, GB
a lovely green boucle fabric, the chair seat rests in the frame and can be lifted out easily. The
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$2,674 / set
Ruhlmann Rare
Hydravion
or
M. Berger
Armchair
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Berlin, DE
reclining backrest. The chair rests on two gilt carved beechwood front legs ending in volutes, and two back
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
LARGE PAIR OF HOWARD STYLE HAND DYED LEATHER ARMCHAIRS FEATHER FILLED CUSHiONS
By Howard
Sons Ltd
Located in Pulborough, GB
sink-in comfort, perfectly complementing the solid, supportive frames.
Each chair rests on turned
Category
20th Century British Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Armchairs by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Dallas, TX
back with a central channel, these wine colored chairs rest on recessed mahogany legs. Extremely
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
"Ashore" (2024) Original Oil Painting on Panel
Located in Denver, CO
clutching her face contently while resting in a white decorative chair, captured in a surreal perspective
Category
2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
18th Century Fireside Wingback Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
alike.The chair rests on square mahogany legs traditional stretchers ending on original brass castors.
Category
Antique 18th Century English Country Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Important Angelo Banfi Reclining Armchair in Dedar Wool and Walnut, Italy, 1944
By Angelo Banfi
Located in The Hague, NL
positions: upright, reading, and almost fully reclined. The chair rests on four tapered walnut legs
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Satin, Walnut
KAVA Collection I – Walnut base with Dedar Upholstery – Modular Pouf
By VandaVee
Located in London, GB
for "summit," but this piece is not about height—it’s about resting at the peak. With a base sculpted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
KAVA Collection II – Walnut Burl base with Dedar Upholstery – Modular Pouf
By VandaVee
Located in London, GB
for "summit," but this piece is not about height—it’s about resting at the peak. With a base sculpted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of sculptural large wicker armchairs in rattan 20th century
Located in Leicester, GB
finish. The seat areas are darker than the rest of the chairs as the previous owners had the seats
Category
20th Century British Bohemian Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Pair of 1950s Swedish armchairs in Taupe Bouclé Fabric
Located in London, GB
providing a contemporary touch. Each chair rests on tapered wooden legs, adding warmth and a grounded
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Four Armchairs, France, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A set of four elegant armchairs crafted from cherrywood in early 19th-century France. The chairs
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Pair of French Louis XVI Walnut Armchairs or Fauteuils, Hand Carved
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of French Louis XVI-era armchairs, made of walnut wood, with hand-carved details. The chairs
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
$2,690 Sale Price / set
37% Off
Spanish Gilt Iron Drinks Table with Rolled Rim and Hammered Tripod Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
proportioned to nestle in a corner or rest comfortably between chairs - ideal for enjoying your favorite drink
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Pair of Swedish Modern Armchairs with Green Upholstery, Sweden ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
grain of the wood, adding visual warmth and contrast. The chairs rest on tapered legs that lift the
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of 1940
s Rene Gabriel Oak Armchairs
By Rene Gabriel
Located in North Miami, FL
armrests and angled saber legs with stunning ladder-back form back rests which propel the chairs forward
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$34,000 / set
IMPORTANT ANTiQUE 1615 DATED HAND CARVED RICHARD THE LIONHEART THRONE ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
on the back rest is correct this chair is 410 years old! To put that in to context, the Declaration
Category
Antique 1610s English Other Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Swivel Ottoman in Black Leather and Steel Base
Located in Waalwijk, NL
comfort and style. Ideal for resting weary feet on a chair or sofa, it also doubles as additional seating
Category
Vintage 1980s European Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Rope Armchair by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet for Vibo Vesoul, France ca 1950s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Vibo
Located in Utrecht, NL
the body for a relaxed resting experience. Unlike most chairs, this unique design does not utilise the
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Turquoise "Veranda" Armchairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy, L. 20th C.
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Greding, DE
the late 20th century. The chairs rest on black metal frames and are upholstered in turquoise fabric
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs in Bouclé and Black Lacquered Wood, Prague, 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
compromising their functionality or stability.
The craftsmanship is robust, with the chairs resting on solid
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Waiting for mistress
Located in London, GB
, genteel setting. The composition is carefully balanced: two spaniels rest on an ornately carved chair with
Category
19th Century Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
ANTIQUE 1622 DATED ORNATELY HAND CARVED ENGLISH OAK PAINTED THRONE ARMCHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
took to get looking like this, if the age on the back rest is correct this chair is 403 years old! To
Category
Antique 1620s English William and Mary Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Hand Carved Massive Oak Wood Armchair Inspired by Ancient Egyptian Temples
By Shewekar Elgharably
Located in Cairo, EG
massive Oak, so each one is unique. The chair rests slanted slightly backwards mirroring the lines of the
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th century Pair of Louis XV Style Caned Fauteuils
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
frames, and delicately woven cane rattan panels on the seat and gently contoured back rests. The chairs
Category
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
A moment of silence
Located in Zofingen, AG
can surrender completely to the contemplation of nature. A lounge chair rests beneath the shade of an
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard
Pair of 18th Century French Fauteuil
Located in Chicago, IL
by fluted, scrolled details that end in charming carved rosettes. The chairs rest on beautifully
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
$7,400 / set
An English Chippendale Style Mahogany Upholstered Armchair
Located in San Francisco, CA
gadrooned edge. The chair rests on cabriole legs with carved knees terminating in upturned feet. Upholstered
Category
20th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
ORIGINAL ANTIQUE ROBERT DAWS HARDWOOD BROWN LEATHER RECLINiNG LIBRARY ARMCHAIR
By Robert Daws
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
and has a height adjustment so you can have it flat or rested on the seat
The chair has been fully
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Splendid pair of 19th-century Russian Empire armchairs
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
central decorative element echoing the architectural grandeur of the Empire style.
The chairs rest on
Category
Antique 1820s European Empire Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Dark Green Upholstered Armchairs, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
legs, and instead opted for spherical wooden legs to serve as the front rests of the chairs. These have
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Jan Janszoon Starter at His Desk – 19th-Century Hand-Colored Lithograph
Located in Langweer, NL
books, papers, and a lute resting against his chair—an allusion to the musicality and emotional tone of
Category
Antique 1850s Prints
Materials
Paper
A Rare Pair of Huanghuali Armchairs
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
with a narrow apron. The chair rests on square legs.
Due to its age, the original woven cane seat has
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
A Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs With Stained Legs, Europe Mid 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
, with a simplicity that showcases their timeless appeal. The chairs rest on elegantly stained and
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Patrick Norguet P22 Armchair For Cassina
By Patrick Norguet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. Available with or without the “wing” head-rest, this chair is supplied in a wide array of upholstery options
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$12,350 / item
Patrick Norguet P22 Armchair For Cassina
By Patrick Norguet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. Available with or without the “wing” head-rest, this chair is supplied in a wide array of upholstery options
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$10,483 / item
Patrick Norguet P22 Footrest For Cassina
By Patrick Norguet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. Available with or without the “wing” head-rest, this chair is supplied in a wide array of upholstery options
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$3,434 / item
Patrick Norguet P22 Footrest For Cassina
By Patrick Norguet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. Available with or without the “wing” head-rest, this chair is supplied in a wide array of upholstery options
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$4,092 / item
Patrick Norguet P22 Armchair For Cassina
By Patrick Norguet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. Available with or without the “wing” head-rest, this chair is supplied in a wide array of upholstery options
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$10,483 / item
Pair of Gorgeous Adams Paint Decorated English Armchairs Circa 1930s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
eclectic interiors alike.
The chairs rest on tapered legs with carved rosettes and fluting, adding further
Category
Vintage 1930s English Adam Style Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
$2,236 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Berman Rossetti Contemporary Modern Dark Wood Armchairs
By Berman Rosetti
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
rest. These chairs are in very good condition. The original tags can be found on the underside of the
Category
20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$600 Sale Price / set
50% Off
"Still Life with Flowers, gloves and walking stick"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
instrument resting on a chair suggest a moment frozen in time, evoking themes of nostalgia, refinement, and
Category
Early 20th Century Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Russian Upholstered Armchair, Circa 1890
Located in Bridgeport, CT
, covered in textured fabric with double welt construction. The chair resting upon tapering block front legs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
GLORY Signed Linocut, Opaque Taupe, Buff Paper, Profile Portrait Black Woman
By Elizabeth Catlett
Located in Union City, NJ
profile view, her arm resting on a chair back, framed by plants and foliage in the background. GLORY was
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Prints
Materials
Linocut
GLORY Signed Linocut on Black Arches, Standing Profile Black Woman Portrait
By Elizabeth Catlett
Located in Union City, NJ
view, her arm resting on a chair back, framed by plants and foliage in the background.
GLORY is
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Prints
Materials
Linocut
Pair of Lovely 19th Century Italian Upholstered Armchairs with Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
knuckles which terminate into the upholstered are rests. These chairs are raised on cabriole legs. This
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
17th Century Louis XIII Armchair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
as rosary beads intertwined with cubes.
The back-rest stays upright.
This charming chair still
Category
Antique 17th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Fine and Rare George II Period Needlepoint Upholstered Walnut Wing Armchair
Located in San Francisco, CA
could be earlier. The chair rests on elegant walnut downswept legs which retain a warm nutty brown color
Category
Antique 1730s English George II Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Large French Expressionist Oil Portrait, The Seated Beauty.
Located in Cotignac, FR
the curtains and upholstery surrounding her and her bare thighs resting on the chair. A powerful
Category
Mid-20th Century French School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paper, Oil
Lounge Armchair with Wing Style Design in White Cowhide
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
gives you comfort. Slightly tilted to achieve a relaxed, ergonomic seating position, the chair rests on
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
18th Century Italian Carved-Wood Camel-Back Armchair with New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
, back, and arm rests. The chair is raise on nicely carved turned front legs, front stretcher and a
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century French Leather and Walnut Armchair
Located in Burton, TX
chair. Resting on four legs with a double crossbar stretcher, this armchair will be the perfect accent
Category
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
George III Hepplewhite Antique Painted Armchair
By George Hepplewhite
Located in London, GB
, serpentine seat and arm-rests upholstered. The chair frame with channeled detailing painted off-white with
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Monk
s Convertible Seat and Side Table
Located in High Point, NC
into a table top by sliding the back of the chair forward to rest on the arms. It is an ingenious piece
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Minima Armchair in Red by Denis Guidone for Mingardo
By Mingardo, Denis Guidone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and is the first time that the company has released a padded chair. The armchair rests on the ground
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Iron
$8,396 / item
Vintage Classroom Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage classroom desk and chair that has been beautifully refinished. The chair rests on a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
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Rest Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic rest chair available at 1stDibs. A rest chair — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. There are 48 variations of the antique or vintage rest chair you’re looking for, while we also have 13 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the rest chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A rest chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Gimson and Slater Ltd, Robert Kuo and Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad each produced at least one beautiful rest chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Rest Chair?
A rest chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,900, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $21,700.
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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